Un modelo en derecho comparado: el régimen lingüístico belga en el ámbito judicial

Abstract

This article analyzes the linguistic regime in Belgium by focusing on the judiciary. Formally, it is structured in four headings. In the first one we introduce the study and justify its interest from a comparative approach. In the second, we will describe the normative background of the current regulation. In the third one, the legal regime of the judicial processes in Belgium is analyzed with a brief note on the constitutional framework and scope of application of Belgian Act from June 15th of 1935. On that basis, we will analyze the general principles that articulate the catalogue of linguistic rights and duties within the different jurisdictions. The article ends with the study of the linguistic proficiency scheme for judicial staff.

Keywords

• administration of justice
• belgium
• linguistic rights