Even criminal sanctions can be imposed on anyone who commits discriminatory acts. However, if an official commits this type of offence, then the penalties are more severe, since he could even be removed from office.
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According to the penal code of Mexico CityIt is a series of sanctions that can be applied to those who commit acts that are considered violations of the rights to equality and non-discrimination.
In addition to a public servant, penalties will also be more severe when access to legal guarantees essential for the protection of human rights.
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According to Federal Penal Code, You cannot discriminate against a person because of their age, sex, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, origin and social position.
The person who discriminates against another because of his work, his economic situation, his profession, his physical characteristics, disability, state of health or any other act that violates citizenship.
-From one to three years in prison
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-Of 150 to 300 working days in favor of the community
-Up to 20 days of MORE
In the case of the economic sanction, it must be considered in relation to the minimum wage (207.44). In this way, the fine could be more than 4 thousand pesos, depending on the case.
It is warned that the punishment will be for those who attempt against the human dignity, nullifies or impairs the rights and freedoms of individuals.
In this sense, he will be punished For example who denies the provision of services, restrict the rights work, mainly because of sex or pregnancy, as well as all rights to education.
With this type of sanctions, it aims to protect all people towards a life free from acts that threaten their free development and limit their subjective rights.
To discriminate means to give inferior treatment to causes or groups, because of your opinion, your gender, your ethnic or national origin, your age, your political and sexual preferences, your state of health, your disability, your marital status Or other.
Likewise, it will be discrimination when different treatment is accorded to persons who are substantially equal and enjoy the same rights. This agreement generates a handicap or restrict a right to the one who receives it.
According to the National Human Rights Commission, all people can be discriminated against. However, those who find themselves in a situation of vulnerability or disadvantage, whether due to a social or personal circumstance, are those who suffer the most.
The Commission warned that discrimination can generate moral, physical, psychological and material damage and various limitations in many areas, while causing general damage to society.
In short, to avoid this type of action, people must be treated equally. This type of treatment can only be justified if it is provided for by law and is generally due to the commission of illegal acts. causing harm to third parties.