Should The Human Rights Tribunals Operate More Like The Courts?

More and more, victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault are seeking justice through Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal system.

There are a few reasons for this. Criminal courts do not award monetary compensation for victims. Seeking justice through the criminal court system can be a gruelling, intimidating, and de-humanizing process for individuals who have been traumatized by sexual abuse.

Victims often go the civil route to achieve justice, which allows them to seek monetary compensation for the physical and mental harm that has been inflicted upon them by their abusers.

The Human Rights Tribunal is often easier to navigate than the Superior Court of Justice system. There are way fewer rules and claims often get heard faster compared with the traditional court system which can take years to see the inside of a courtroom.