Practical

How the Constitution Protects the Right to Education and Health

The Constitution establishes core guarantees for education and health. Admission to school, the scope of free care, service quality and the route for challenge depend on special law and the concrete circumstances.

Education

The Constitution establishes core guarantees for education. Admission, language of instruction, special educational needs, grants and quality requirements are specified by special legislation and the procedures of the education provider.

If there is a problem with admission or learning conditions, request the provider's written explanation and the rule it relied on. The route for a complaint depends on the nature of the issue.

Health

Health protection is a constitutional guarantee. The scope of care, referral, waiting time, quality of service and complaint procedure depend on health legislation and the concrete medical circumstances.

When care is refused or its quality is disputed, preserve the decision, medical records and dates. First address the provider and then use the competent authority or complaint procedure provided by law.

For a concrete case

The Constitution provides the general guarantee; the practical outcome depends on the documents, applicable procedure and facts of the case.

Key facts