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Release 6: Inconsistency between Quick Reference table and Distribution section for dcatap:applicableLegislation cardinality

While reviewing HealthDCAT-AP Release 6, I noticed an inconsistency regarding the cardinality level of the property dcatap:applicableLegislation for dcat:Distribution.

The property appears with different obligation levels depending on the section of the specification.

Observed inconsistency Distribution section and SHACL files :

In the Distribution section of the specification (release-6/#Distribution) applicable legislation is listed with cardinality 1..*

This implies the property is mandatory for dcat:Distribution. The same constraint is enforced in the SHACL shapes, where dcatap:applicableLegislation is required for Distributions

This is consistent and unambiguous.

In the Quick Reference of Classes and Properties:release-6/#quick-reference dcatap:applicableLegislation for dcat:Distribution is marked as Optional

This contradicts both the detailed Distribution section, and the SHACL validation rules.