BUG supported the case of Murat F., who was denied entry to a discotheque in Hanover in 2012 on grounds of his perceived migrant background.
On 12 February 2013 the court hearing took place in the local court of Hanover. The accused nightclub denied the rejection of the plaintiff. You can find BUG’s press release here.
Please click here, here and here to find press articles from Hanover’s local newspapers.
The CDU (Christian Democratic Union) of the local council commented on the topic in a press release.
On 4 June 2013 BUG held a public talk on the above-mentioned subject in cooperation with ‘AStA’ of the University Hanover and Hanover’s local anti-discrimination commissioner. Specific steps towards tackling ethnic discrimination when entering leisure facilities were discussed. BUG will implement these steps in cooperation with all persons/institutions involved in the coming months.
On 14 August 2013 the local court of Hanover announced the verdict concerning Murat F.’s complaint. The defendant nightclub is sentenced to pay a compensation of 1,000 € to the plaintiff and has to refrain from unjustified rejection in the future. If this is not done, a fine of up to € 250,000 may be imposed. BUG’s press release about the verdict can be found here.
Click here to view the verdict of the local court of Hanover, decided on 14 August 2013. (only available in German).
Various press releases have been compiled in a press review.
Here you can view a thank-you note which Murat F. had sent to BUG after the successful closing of the case.
Lawsuit comes to an unfruitful end
In July 2014, the plaintiff wanted to enter a nightclub in Hanover with a friend and was denied entry with the remark that only regular guests would be admitted. The plaintiff then asked how he could become a regular guest and was told that it was impossible for him as a 'Turk'.
The person concerned got in touch with BUG and legal support was offered. After asserting the discrimination to the nightclub a mediation took place in November 2014. In early February 2015, BUG prepared the lawsuit. In this context, BUG realised that the club had changed hands and thus a claim could not be lodged.
BUG is still active on this issue in Hanover to curb this form of discrimination.