Realising Linguistic, Cultural and Educational Rights Through Non-Territorial Autonomy

This book assesses Non-Territorial Autonomy (NTA) in terms of its practical capacity to support the linguistic, cultural, and educational rights of national minority groups across Europe. It highlights the importance of NTA in complementing territorially based arrangements and provides detailed empirical studies using FCNM reporting as a benchmark.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive volume examines the practical effectiveness of Non-Territorial Autonomy (NTA) in upholding the linguistic, cultural, and educational rights of national minority groups across Europe. The significance of this examination is heightened by the fact that 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities (FCNM) and the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages (ECRML), two pivotal documents that shape the protection and promotion of minority rights in Europe.

Through a series of detailed empirical studies, one of which utilizes FCNM reporting as a benchmark, this book provides a comprehensive picture of the extent to which international minority rights standards are being realized through various NTA arrangements. The contributions to this volume firmly uphold the principles outlined in these foundational documents, recognizing that NTA is best viewed as a complement rather than an alternative to territorially based arrangements when it comes to the effective delivery of linguistic, cultural, and educational rights.

This open-access book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists engaged in the study and advocacy of minority rights in Europe. It offers a wealth of insights and perspectives, contributing to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to promote inclusive and equitable societies for all.

Weight: 489g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031198557
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023