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HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL APPOINTED

Released on November 26, 2001

A new tribunal panel appointed to hear human rights complaints will provide

more expertise and result in more consistent and timely decisions.



"This change means all cases will now be heard by one of seven people who

are experienced and knowledgeable about human rights law," Justice Minister

Chris Axworthy said. "This will increase the effectiveness and efficiency

of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and help people who have

suffered discrimination in all its forms."



Karen Prisciak of Saskatoon was appointed chair of the panel. She is a

lawyer with 16 years of practice, predominantly in civil litigation.



Also appointed were Darren Winegarden and Don Worme of Saskatoon, Dirk

Silversides, Roger Lepage and Marilyn Poitras of Regina and Anil Pandila of

Prince Albert.



"All of these people have excellent reputations and make up a panel that is

representative of the community," Axworthy said.



The tribunal replaces the board of inquiry system in which the Minister of

Justice would appoint a lawyer to hear complaints on a case by case basis,

and is a result of a number of changes made to The Saskatchewan Human

Rights Code last year designed to streamline the complaint process.



The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission investigates and settles human

rights complaints. In cases where a settlement cannot be reached, a member

of the tribunal panel will conduct a hearing and render a decision. The

tribunal can order a range of remedies such as compensation for wage loss,

preventative measures and anti-discrimination policies, and damages for

injury to feelings and self-respect.



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For more information, contact:



Jeff Bohach Donna Scott

Justice Chief Commissioner

Regina Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

Phone: (306) 787-5657 Phone: (306) 933-5952

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