However, there are some factors you should consider first. You need to know what your rights are and what rights are afforded protection. To help answer this question, you need to gather the facts concerning the alleged violation. Collecting information will allow you to put the violation in context and will help an experienced civil rights attorney understand your claim. The Law Office of Andrew Shubin has built a reputation on fighting for and protecting the civil rights of its clients.
Lawsuits based on Constitutional law or discrimination are complicated and require a pragmatic and aggressive advocate.
If you believe your civil rights have been violated , contact our office at The first thing you need to establish is whether a protected right was violated. Just because you were treated unfairly or unjustly does not mean that your civil rights were violated. Only a select number of rights are protected under anti-discrimination and civil rights legislation.
There are situations where, unfortunately, a violation of your rights is legal and does not constitute the basis of a legal claim. For example, the Fair Housing Act FHA prohibits property owners, real estate agents, financial institutions, and landlords from discriminating based on race, national origin, sex, religion, disability, family status, and more.
This does not mean a landlord is prohibited from discriminating across the board. Other publications. ESCR and civil and political rights. Claim ESCR. States obligations. Examples of violations. Legal protection. If you were discriminated against treated badly because of your sex gender you should contact the Commission on Gender Equality. When making a complaint, you should try to provide as much information as possible.
Complaints are strictly confidential. You can also lodge a complaint online. Skip to main content. Search form Search this site. Home Services Documents. National Government. Service Create listings for services offered by the Western Cape Government. Orphaned Content. Complaints Regarding Human Rights Violations. It's best to send the letter by recorded delivery, or you can ask for a free certificate of posting.
If your problem hasn't been resolved or you're unhappy with the public authority's response to your complaint, you can contact other organisations like a regulator or an ombudsman who can look at your complaint.
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