Human Rights Review Tribunal
Te Taraipiunara Mana Tangata

 The Human Rights Review Tribunal hears claims relating to breaches of the:

• Human Rights Act 1993(external link)  
• Privacy Act 2020(external link)
• Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994(external link)

Before making a claim to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, you must first make a complaint to either:

• The Human Rights Commission(external link)
• The Privacy Commissioner(external link)
• The Health and Disability Commissioner(external link)

Claims could relate to discrimination, sexual harassment and racial harassment, privacy principles, and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

Awarding damages

The tribunal can award compensatory damages for losses suffered. Awards are typically for injury to feelings, humiliation and loss of dignity.

There is a $350,000 limit on the money the tribunal may award. This is the same as the District Court.

This page was last updated: 20th May 2024