South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013)NoticesDetermination of procedure in conducting an investigationComplaints Handling ProceduresArticle 7 - Legal Proceedings |
7.1 | At the discretion of the Head of the Legal Services Programme in consultation with the Legal Committee and after all other interventions have been considered, the Commission may institute legal proceedings at any stage after a complaint is received and accepted as a prima facie violation. |
7.2 | The legal proceedings referred to in article 7.1 supra may be instituted in any competent court in the name of the Commission or in the name of the complainant. |