Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal

The Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal handles complaints regarding the decisions of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud.

A party that disagrees with the decision of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud may bring the case before the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal. The Ombud may also bring cases before the tribunal if one of the parties does not adjust their conduct in line with the Ombud’s decision.

The tribunal is an independent administrative body under the auspices of the ministry and the King. However, this body cannot issue instructions with regard to, or reverse, the tribunal’s exercise of authority in individual cases

The tribunal’s authority

The tribunal can make a decision as to whether the law was breached. The tribunal may order cessation, rectification and other measures necessary to ensure that discrimination, harassment, orders or retaliation cease – and to prevent repetition. The tribunal may set a deadline for carrying out the instructions.

The tribunal can make a resolution to impose penalties to ensure that its instructions are carried out, if the deadline for compliance with the order is exceeded.

The tribunal cannot suspend or alter resolutions made by other administrative bodies. Nor can it stipulate how the authority to make decisions is exercised.