The concept of racial origin relies on the notion that human beings can be separated into biologically distinct "races", an idea generally rejected by the scientific community. Since all human beings belong to the same species, the ECRI (European Commission against Racism and Intolerance) rejects theories based on the existence of different "races". However, in its Recommendation ECRI uses this term in order to ensure that those persons who are generally and erroneously perceived as belonging to "another race" are not excluded from the protection provided for by the legislation. The law claims to reject the existence of "race", yet penalize situations where someone is treated less favourably on this ground. COUNT 5
QSN1 What relies on the idea humans can be divided into biologically distinct races? ANS1 The concept of racial origin QSN2 What community rejects the idea there are biologically distinct races? ANS2 scientific QSN3 Why does the ECRI reject theories based on the existence of different races? ANS3 all human beings belong to the same species QSN4 What does the ECRI strive to make sure no one becomes? ANS4 excluded from the protection provided for by the legislation QSN5 The law penalizes situations where someone is treated less favourably on the ground of what? ANS5 race