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C-12 - Charter of human rights and freedoms

Section 74
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74. Any person who believes he has been the victim of a violation of rights that is within the sphere of investigation of the commission may file a complaint with the commission. If several persons believe they have suffered a violation of their rights in similar circumstances, they may form a group to file a complaint.
Every complaint must be made in writing.
A complaint may be filed on behalf of a victim or group of victims by any organization dedicated to the defence of human rights and freedoms or to the welfare of a group of persons. The written consent of the victim or victims is required except in the case of exploitation of aged persons or handicapped persons contemplated by the first paragraph of section 48.
1975, c. 6, s. 74; 1989, c. 51, s. 5.
74. The commission shall make an investigation into the facts alleged in the request or revealed during the inquiry.
1975, c. 6, s. 74.
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