Slovakia would attain best practice on definitions and concepts if the law explicitly punished nationality discrimination. Moreover, these definitions of discrimination are only applied to limited fields of life. Victims of nationality discrimination, for instance, are not explicitly protected in any field and victims of religious discrimination are not protected in access to housing, social protection, and social advantages. Partial enforcement mechanisms limit the type of procedures and possible punishments. Complainants are supported by legal aid and protection against victimisation. The specialised equality agency can engage in proceedings on the behalf of a complainant, but cannot bring a case in its own name. The state does not disseminate information, introduce positive action measures or ensure that legislation and public bodies promote equality.
