# The Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, Article 34: Establishment of a Human Rights Commission


(1) There may be established by law a human rights commission (in this section referred to as “the commission”).
(2) The composition, powers and duties of the commission (which shall not derogate from the provisions of this Chapter) shall be such as may be prescribed by the law establishing it and may include the following—
(a) the receipt and investigation of complaints of breaches or infringements of any right or freedom referred to in this Chapter;
(b) the provision of a forum for dealing with, and participation of the commission in promoting conciliation with respect to, complaints and disputes concerning any matter relating to this Chapter;
(c) issuing guidance on procedures for dealing with any complaints of breaches or infringements of rights and freedoms referred to in this Chapter;
(d) imparting knowledge to the public with respect to the rights and freedoms referred to in this Chapter or in relation to any international instrument or activity relating to human rights; and
(e) preparing and submitting periodically reports concerning its activities to the Legislature.
(3) The power of the commission to deal with any matter under this Chapter shall be exercised only with the agreement or concurrence of the persons concerned therewith.
(4) Nothing contained in or done pursuant to any law establishing the commission shall—
(a) oblige a person to refer any complaint of a breach or infringement of any right or freedom referred to in this Chapter to the commission; or
(b) prevent a person from seeking redress directly from the court in relation to any breach or infringement of a right or freedom referred to in this Chapter, and the fact that such person had previously sought the assistance of the commission with respect to such breach or infringement shall not be a bar.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1678/article/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/virgin-islands-constitution-order-2007/article-34
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