The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages has been in force since 1998, but in France it has caused a heated debate and it has not been ratified.

This publication considers the charter for Regional or Minority Languages from a legal perspective. It illustrates the charter ratification process in individua

The Charter is the only European legal instrument specifically designed to protect and promote regional or minority languages, making it the legal reference fra

'Basic Documents on Human Rights' provides a collection of key documents and covers all elements of the subject. It is an account of the most important instrume

The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages protects and promotes traditionally used regional or minority languages in Europe.This volume provides a