Social security provisions in the Charter of fundamental rights and freedoms of Czech Republic

Country: Czech Republic
Year: 2002

Relevant articles:

Chapter four – Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  • Article 26

(3) Everybody has the right to acquire the means of his or her livelihood by work. The State shall provide appropriate material security to those citizens who are unable without their fault to exercise this right; the respective conditions shall be set by law.

  • Article 29

(1) Women, adolescents, and handicapped persons are entitled to increased protection of their health at work and to special working conditions.

(2) Adolescents and handicapped persons are entitled to special protection in labour relations and to assistance in vocational training.

(3) Detailed provisions in this respect shall be set by law.

  • Article 30

(1) Citizens are entitled to material security in old age and during incapacitation for work, as well as in the case of loss of their provider.

(2) Everybody who suffers from material need is entitled to such assistance as is essential for securing his or her basic living conditions.

(3) Detailed provisions in this respect shall be set by law.

  • Article 31

Everybody has the right to protection of his or her health. Citizens are entitled under public insurance to free medical care and to medical aids under conditions set by law.

  • Article 32

(1) Parenthood and the family are under protection of the law. Special protection of children and adolescents is guaranteed.

(2) During pregnancy women are guaranteed special care, protection in labour relations, and appropriate working conditions.

(3) Children born in as well as out of wedlock have equal rights.

(4) Care of children and their upbringing are the right of their parents; children are entitled to parental upbringing and care. Parental rights may be limited and minor children may be taken away from their parents against the latter’s will only by judicial decision on the basis of law.

(5) Parents who are raising children are entitled to assistance from the State.
(6) Detailed provisions in this respect shall be set by law.

Link to compendium “The right to Social Security in European Constitutions: Compendium of provisions of European Constitutions related to the right to social security”

Link to national study

Link to the Constitution and the Charter of fundamental rights and freedoms of Czech Republic (English and Czech)

Social Protection and Human Rights