Chapter 3 Investigations and Remedies: Civil Rights Violations Section 1. Overview In accordance with Article 19(2) of the National Human Rights Commission Act, the Commission conducts investigations into allegations of human rights violations and offers remedies. Article 30(1)1 of the Act stipulates that victims may file complaints cases that their human rights, guaranteed by Articles 10 to 22 of the Constitution, are infringed upon with regard to duties performed by government organizations, local governments or detention/protective facilities. The Commission dismisses or rejects cases that do not fall under its investigative jurisdiction or are found unrelated to human rights violations. On the other hand, as for cases acknowledged as human rights violations, it takes necessary measures to prevent recurrence and take remedial actions by making recommendations to the accused or the supervising body. The Commission conducted on-site investigations by visiting detention facilities, welfare facilities for the elderly, and protective facilities for migrants and conducted special investigations to improve human rights in sports, striving to promote human rights of vulnerable groups, including the elderly, migrants and student athletes. In addition, the Commission exchanged opinions with government ministries and agencies and other related groups and maintained and reinforced collaborative ties on an ongoing basis, adding to the effectiveness of its activities to protect human rights and provide remedies. In particular, in cases concerning the human rights of migrants, it implemented projects in diverse ways, including processing complaints, implementing policy tasks, signing MOUs with other national human rights institutions, organizing international conferences and Chapter 3. Investigations and Remedies: Civil Rights Violations 69

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