The Roma's situation in Europe

Václav Zeman of the Czech "People in Need" organisation also criticises the practice of sending Roma children to special schools: "Before they start school children undergo what are referred to as intelligence tests which ignore the unique socio-cultural background of Roma children. Many Roma children have a poorer vocabulary than their non-Roma peers and problems with generalising concrete things. These tests suggest that seven out of ten Roma children are mentally retarded. This sounds highly unlikely. The clear result of this testing system is that most of the children who come from the special schools end up on the streets. This is the first step towards poverty and social marginalisation."

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