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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Review Tribunal - Functions and powers of Tribunal

94: Functions of Tribunal

You could also call this:

"The Tribunal's Jobs: Helping Solve Problems and Making Decisions"

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The Tribunal has two main jobs. You can think of the Tribunal as a group that helps solve problems. It considers and makes decisions on cases brought under certain sections of the law, such as sections 92B, 92E, 95, and 97. The Tribunal also does other jobs given to it by this Act or other laws.

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Part 4Human Rights Review Tribunal
Functions and powers of Tribunal

94Functions of Tribunal

  1. The functions of the Tribunal shall be—

  2. to consider and adjudicate upon proceedings brought pursuant to sections 92B, 92E, 95, and 97:
    1. to exercise and perform such other functions, powers, and duties as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

      Compare
      • 1977 No 49 s 46
      • 1993 No 35 s 4(2)
      Notes
      • Section 94(a): amended, on , by section 12 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).