Ontario Human Rights Code protections. The Ontario Human Rights Code took effect on June 15, 1962, and it was the first Human Rights Code of its kind in Canada. June 15 was chosen as the proclamation date for the Human Rights Code because it was the 747th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. The Ontario Human Rights Code of 1962 replaced the province’s existing anti-discrimination legislation, including: At the same time that the Ontario Human Rights Commission was created, the government of the day, led by Premier Leslie Frost introduced an amendment to the "Fair Accommodation Practices Act" to prohibit discrimination because
Office of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (Timor Leste) and a Directorate of Good Governance. The PDHJ has a number of competencies. Among others, the PDHJ has the authority to: Receive complaints All legal and natural persons can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice. Complaints can be made individually or collectively, including through class actions. Carry out investigations into possible violations of human rights and good governance The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice is empowered to investigate violations of fundamental human rights, freedoms and guarantees, abuse of power, maladministration, illegality, manifest injustice and lack of due process, as well as