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South Africa
NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
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Human Rights Commission Act, No. 54 of 1994


Long title

To regulate matters incidental to the establishment of the Human Rights Commission by the Constitution of the Republic of  South Africa, 1993; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Table of contents

SECTION TITLE
PREAMBLE
1. Definitions
2. Seat of Commission
3. Term of office of members of Commission
4. Independence and impartiality
5. Committees of Commission
6. Commission may approach President or Parliament
7. Powers, duties and functions of Commission
8. Mediation, conciliation or negotiation by Commission
9. Investigations by Commission
10. Entering and search of premises and attachment and removal of articles
11. Vacancies in Commission
12. Meetings of Commission
13. Remuneration and allowances of members of Commission
14. Compensation for certain expenses and damage
15. Reports by Commission
16. Staff, finances and accountability
17. Legal proceedings against Commission
18. Offences and penalties
19. Regulations
20. Short title and commencement

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