Question 89 of 350 · Fundamental rights
Two young people are not let into the swimming pool because of their dark skin colour. Which fundamental right does this violate?
Zwei Jugendliche werden wegen ihrer dunklen Hautfarbe nicht ins Schwimmbad hineingelassen. Gegen welches Grundrecht verstösst das?
Correct answer: B
Why
The young people are treated worse because of their skin colour. That is exactly what the prohibition of discrimination forbids.
Common mistakes
- D: freedom of assembly
- Freedom of assembly protects meetings and demonstrations. This case is about disadvantage because of skin colour.
- A: the freedom to do sport
- A «freedom to do sport» does not exist as a fundamental right. The problem is the unequal treatment.
Topic
Equality before the law and prohibition of discrimination
Equality before the law means: all people are equal before the law. The same rules apply to everyone, whether rich or poor, Swiss or foreign. But this does not mean that everyone earns the same amount or has the same amount of holiday. The cantons may also have different laws.
Having a say: rights and obligations · Fundamental rights
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.