Question 5.3-001

What two actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone’s legal rights?

Correct Answers

Order them to change their practices
Order them to pay compensation

Explanation

A court can require a public body to change its practices and can award compensation if someone’s legal rights have been violated. It does not normally imprison members or shut the body down for this.

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