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SECTION 185: Commission for the
Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and
Linguistic Communities
Functions of Commission
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The primary objects of the Commission
for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural,
Religious and Linguistic Communities are –
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to promote respect for the
rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities; |
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to promote and develop peace,
friendship, humanity, tolerance and national unity among
cultural, religious and linguistic communities, on the
basis of equality, non-discrimination and free association;
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to recommend the establishment
or recognition, in accordance with national legislation,
of a cultural or other council or councils for a community
or communities in South Africa. |
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The Commission has the power, as
regulated by national legislation, necessary to achieve its
primary objects, including the power to monitor, investigate,
research, educate, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning
the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities.
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The Commission may report any matter
which falls within its powers and functions to the Human Rights
Commission for investigation.
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The Commission has the additional
powers and functions prescribed by national legislation. |
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