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Are there specialised bodies/agencies/mechanisms which receive, handle/investigate complaints in discrimination cases?

Code:
RED7
Key Area:
Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
Strand(s):
Discrimination, Equality
09/01/2012 - 13:13
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

There is a specialised equality body called Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD), which receives and investigates complaints for cases of discrimination. The CPD is an independent body which forms proceedings based on complaints by private and public entities as well as initiated by the Commission itself.

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