{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff35\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman{\*\falt Times New Roman};} {\f35\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 020f0502020204030204}Calibri{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f282\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f283\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr{\*\falt Times New Roman};} {\f285\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f286\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f287\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew){\*\falt Times New Roman};} {\f288\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic){\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f289\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic{\*\falt Times New Roman};}{\f290\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese){\*\falt Times New Roman};} {\f632\fswiss\fcharset238\fprq2 Calibri CE{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f633\fswiss\fcharset204\fprq2 Calibri Cyr{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f635\fswiss\fcharset161\fprq2 Calibri Greek{\*\falt Century Gothic};} {\f636\fswiss\fcharset162\fprq2 Calibri Tur{\*\falt Century Gothic};}{\f639\fswiss\fcharset186\fprq2 Calibri Baltic{\*\falt Century Gothic};}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0; \red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue128; \red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 \snext0 \styrsid8731966 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden Default Paragraph Font;}{\*\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{ \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext15 \styrsid393482 normal;}}{\*\latentstyles\lsdstimax156\lsdlockeddef0} {\*\rsidtbl \rsid83257\rsid139005\rsid203105\rsid393482\rsid537502\rsid552053\rsid794758\rsid802443\rsid865930\rsid944611\rsid1320588\rsid1376291\rsid1398906\rsid1769682\rsid1917344\rsid1977997\rsid2296171\rsid2299641\rsid2696272\rsid2698587\rsid3022485 \rsid3027889\rsid3103778\rsid3162444\rsid3170452\rsid3416762\rsid3439401\rsid3868201\rsid4341957\rsid4601680\rsid4680742\rsid5259834\rsid5529808\rsid5705386\rsid6822423\rsid7542468\rsid7804331\rsid7807951\rsid7952950\rsid8340352\rsid8419064\rsid8548346 \rsid8731966\rsid8743008\rsid8851346\rsid8869600\rsid9445696\rsid9510065\rsid9978685\rsid10319439\rsid10443183\rsid10512402\rsid10683519\rsid11026664\rsid11087364\rsid11163140\rsid11341895\rsid11667298\rsid11812270\rsid11939043\rsid12260031\rsid12716194 \rsid13314409\rsid13506418\rsid13661712\rsid13721168\rsid14027974\rsid14435780\rsid14483658\rsid14813878\rsid14879425\rsid15338554\rsid15402439\rsid15495901\rsid15622916\rsid15751623\rsid15757769\rsid16199373\rsid16325338\rsid16342440\rsid16414360 \rsid16661602\rsid16672894\rsid16676209}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 11.0.5604;}{\info{\title RACE RELATIONS ACT 1972}{\author sam_f}{\operator freriks_k}{\creatim\yr2009\mo3\dy26\hr15\min1}{\revtim\yr2009\mo4\dy16\hr10\min16}{\version6}{\edmins25} {\nofpages10}{\nofwords3213}{\nofchars18315}{\*\company USP}{\nofcharsws21486}{\vern24689}}\paperw11906\paperh16838 \widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dgmargin\dghspace180 \dgvspace180\dghorigin1701\dgvorigin1984\dghshow1\dgvshow1 \jexpand\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\splytwnine\ftnlytwnine\htmautsp\nolnhtadjtbl\useltbaln\alntblind\lytcalctblwd\lyttblrtgr\lnbrkrule\nobrkwrptbl\snaptogridincell\allowfieldendsel\wrppunct\asianbrkrule\rsidroot3868201 \fet0\sectd \linex0\headery708\footery708\colsx708\endnhere\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7 \pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid393482 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\insrsid393482\charrsid83257 NIUE LAWS \par LEGISLATION AS AT DECEMBER 2006}{\f0\insrsid393482\charrsid83257 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid393482 \f35\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\insrsid393482\charrsid83257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 RACE RELATIONS ACT 1972}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\b\f0\insrsid9510065\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 1972/77 \endash 28 June 1972}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid9510065\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 1 Short title \par 2 Act to bind the Crown \par 3 Access by the public to places, vehicles and}{\f0\insrsid9510065 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 facilities \par 4 Provision of goods and services \par 5 Employment \par 6 Land, housing and other accommodation \par 7 Advertisements \par 8 Liability of principals and employers \par 9 Measures to ensure equality \par 10 Civil proceedings \par 11 Investigation and conciliation where}{\f0\insrsid9510065 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 proceedings commenced \par 12 Proceedings of the conciliator \par 13 Evidence \par 14 Procedure after investigation \par 15 Remedies \par 16 Damages \par 17 Licences and registration \par 18 Access by the public to places, vehicles and}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 facilities \par 19 Inciting racial disharmony \par 20 No prosecution without consent \par 21 Condition in restraint of marriage \par 22 Offences \par 23 Other enactments not affected \par 24 Charitable instruments \par 25 Savings}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 ___________________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 To affirm and promote racial equality in Niue and to implement the}{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial}{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Discrimination}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 1 Short title}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 This is the Race Relations Act 1972.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 2 Act to bind the Crown}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 This Act shall bind the Crown.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 3 Access by the public to places, vehicles and facilities}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) To refuse to allow any other person access to or use of any place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle which members of the public are entitled or allowed to enter}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or use; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) To refuse any other person the use of any facilities in that place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle which are available to members of the public; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) To require any other person to leave or to cease to use that place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle or those facilities \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by reason of the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that person or of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative or associate of that person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) In this Act }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 , in relation to any person, means any person who \endash }{ \f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) Is related to him by blood, marriage, affinity, or adoption; or}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Is wholly or mainly dependent on him; or}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) Is a member of his household.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) In this section, }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes a vessel, an aircraft, or a hovercraft.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 4 Provision of goods and services}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person who supplies goods, facilities or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 services to the public or to any section of the public \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) To refuse or fail on demand to provide any other person with those}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 goods, facilities, or services; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) To provide any other person with those goods, facilities, or services}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 on less favourable terms or conditions than those upon or subject}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to which he would otherwise make them available \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by reason of the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that person or of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative of that person as defined in section 3 or of any associate of that person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), but without limiting the meaning of}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the terms goods, facilities, and services in that subsection, }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "} {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 facilities}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 facilities by way of banking or insurance or for grants, loans, credit or finance. }{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 5 Employment}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) It shall be unlawful for any employer, or any person acting or purporting}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to act on behalf of any employer \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) To refuse or omit to employ any person on work of any description}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 which is available and for which that person is qualified; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) To refuse or omit to offer or afford any person the same terms of}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 employment, conditions of work, and opportunities for training}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 and promotion as are made available for persons of the same}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 qualifications employed in the same circumstances on work of that}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 description; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) To dismiss any person in circumstances in which other persons}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 employe d by that employer on work of that description are not or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 would not be dismissed \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by reason of the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that person or of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative of that person as defined in section 3 or of any associate of that person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) It shall be unlawful for any person concerned with procuring}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 employment for other persons or procuring employees for any employer to treat}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 any person seeking employment differently from other persons in the same}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 circumstances by reason of the colour, r ace, or ethnic, or national origins of that}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 person or of any relative of that person as defined in section 3 or of any associate}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of that person.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) Nothing in this section shall apply in respect of the employment of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 person for any purpose for which persons of a particular ethnic or national origin}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 have or are commonly found to have a particular qualification or aptitude. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (4) Nothing in this section shall apply to the employment or an application}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 for employment of a person on a ship or aircraft if the person employed or seeking}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 employment was engaged or applied for it outside Niue. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (5) In this section, }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 employment}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes the employment of an}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 independent contractor.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 6 Land, housing and other accommodation \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, on his own behalf or on behalf or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 purported behalf of any principal \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) To refuse or fail to dispose of any estate or interest in land or any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 residential or business accommodation to any other person; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) To dispose of such an estate or interest or such accommodation to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 any person on less favourable terms and conditions than are or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 would be offered to other persons; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) To treat any person who is seeking to acquire or has acquired such}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 an estate or interest or such accommodation differently from other}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 persons in the same circumstances; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (d) To deny any person, directly or indirectly, the right to occupy any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 land or any residential or business accommodation; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (e) To terminate any estate or interest in land or the right of any person}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to occupy any land or any residential or business accommodation \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by reason of the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that person or of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative of that person as defined in section 3 or of any associate of that person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) It shall be unlawful for any person, on his own behalf or on behalf or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 purported behalf of any principal, to impose or seek to impose on any other person}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 any term or condition which limits, by reference to colour, race, or ethnic or national}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 origi ns, the persons or class of persons who may be the licensees or invitees of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 occupier of any land or any residential or business accommodation. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) For the purposes of this section \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 dispose}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes sell, assign, lease, let, sublease, sublet, license, or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 mortgage, and agree to dispose; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 residential accommodation}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes accommodation in dwelling-house,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 flat, hotel, motel, boarding house, or camping ground. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 7 Advertisements}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 It shall be unlawful for any person to publish or display or to cause or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 allow to be published or displayed, any advertisement or notice which indicates,}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or could reasonably be understood as indicating, an intention to commit a breach}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 6. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 8 Liability of principals and employers \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Anything which is done or omitted in contravention of sections 3 to 7 by a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 person as the agent or employee of another person shall be treated for the purposes}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of sections 3 to 7 as done or omitted by that other person as well as by him, unless}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 it is done or omitted without that other person\rquote s express or implied authority,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 precedent or subsequent. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 9 Measures to ensure equality \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Anything done or omitted which would otherwise constitute a breach of}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 sections 4 to 7 shall not constitute such a breach if \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) It is done or omitted in good faith for the purposes of assisting or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 advancing particular persons or groups of persons or persons of a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 particular colour, race, or ethnic or national origin; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Those groups or persons need or may reasonably be supposed to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 need assistance or advancement in order to achieve an equal place}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 with other members of the community. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 10 Civil proceedings \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Any person who considers himself aggrieved by a breach of any of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 provisions of sections 3 to 7 (the aggrieved person) may bring civil proceedings in}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the Court against any person alleged to have committed the breach, and in those}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 proceedings the aggrieved person may seek such of the remedies described in}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 section 15 as he thinks fit. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 11 Investigation and conciliation where proceedings commenced \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Where proceedings are commenced under section 10 the Court shall}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 refer the case to a conciliator appointed by the Court and shall adjourn the}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 proceedings accordingly. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) The conciliator appointed under subsection (1) shall investigate the case}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 referred to him and carry out the functions described in section 14. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 12 Proceedings of the conciliator}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Every investigation by a conciliator appointed under section 11 shall}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 be conducted in private. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) The conciliator may hear or obtain information from such persons as}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 he thinks fit. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) Subject to this Act, the conciliator may regulate his procedure in such a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 manner as he thinks fit.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 13 Evidence}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) The conciliator appointed under section 11 may require any person}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 who in his opinion is able to give any information relating to the matter which is}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 being investigated by the conciliator to furnish to him any such information and}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to produce any docum ents or papers or things which in the conciliator\rquote s opinion}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relate to any such matter as aforesaid and which may be in the possession or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 under the control of that person.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 (2) \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) The conciliator may summon before him and examine on oath any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 person who in the conciliator\rquote s opinion is able to give any such}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 information as aforesaid and for that purpose may administer an}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 oath. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Every such investigation by the conciliator shall be deemed to be a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 judicial proceedings within the meaning of section 181 of the Niue}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Act 1966. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) Every such person shall be obliged to answer any questions put to him}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by the conciliator but shall have the same privilege in relation to the production of} {\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 documents and papers and things as witnesses have in any Court. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (4) Except on the trial of any person for perjury within the meaning of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Niue Act 1966 in respect of his sworn testimony, no statement made or answer}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 given by that or any other person in the course of the inquiry by or any proceedings}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 before the conciliator shall be admissible in evidence against any person in any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Court or at any inquiry or in any other proceedings, and no evidence in respect of}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 proceedings before the conciliator shall be given against any person. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (5) No person shall commit an offence against section 228A of the Niue}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Act 1966 or any enactment, other than this Act, by reason of compliance with any}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 requirement of the conciliator under this section. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (6) Where any person is required by the conciliator to attend before him}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 for the purposes of this section, the person shall be entitled to the same fees,}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 allowances, and expenses as if he were a witness in civil proceedings in the Court}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 and the amounts payable shall be fixed by the Court and paid out of the Niue}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Government Account. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (7) Every person appointed a conciliator under section 11 who, except}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 insofar as it is necessary for him to do so for the proper discharge of his functions}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 under this Act discloses to any person any information received by him or any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 statement or adm ission made to him in the course of an investigation under section}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 11 or an endeavour to bring about a settlement under section 14 commits an offence}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 14 Procedure after investigation}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) After investigating a case referred to him under section 11, the conciliator}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 shall use his best endeavours to secure a settlement acceptable to the parties and,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 if he considers it appropriate in a case where he is of the opinion that a breach of}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 any of the provisions of sections 3 to 7 has occurred, a satisfactory assurance against}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the repetition of the act or omission constituting the breach or the doing of further}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 acts or omissions of a similar kind by the person considered to have committed}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the breach. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) As soon as reasonably practicable and in any event not later than 60}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 days after the matter has been referred to him or within such further time as the}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Court may allow the conciliator shall furnish a report to the Court which shall}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 state whether or no t the endeavour to secure a settlement between the parties or,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 as the case may be, a settlement and an assurance of the kind referred to in}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 subsection (1), has been successful. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) A copy of every such report shall be made available to each party or to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 his solicitor or counsel. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par (4) \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) If the conciliator reports that he has secured a settlement, or a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 settlement and such an assurance as aforesaid, the proceedings shall}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 lapse but without prejudice to the right of the aggrieved person to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 commence fresh proceedings at any time in respect of the same}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 cause of action if there has been a breach of any term of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 settlement or of the assurance. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) In this event, the Court, if it is satisfied that such a breach has}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 occurred, shall proceed to hear the case and section 11 (1) shall have}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 no application. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) The Court shall otherwise dismiss the case. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 15 Remedies}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) If in any proceedings under section 10 the Court is satisfied on the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 balance of probabilities that the defendant has committed a breach of any of the}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 provisions of sections 3 to 7, it may grant one or more of the following remedies \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) A declaration that the defendant has committed a breach of this}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) An injunction restraining the defendant from continuing or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 repeating the breach or from engaging in, or causing or permitting}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 others to engage in conduct of the same kind as that constituting}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the breach, or conduct of any similar kind specified in the injunction; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) Damages under section 16; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (d) A declaration that any contract entered into or performed in}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 contravention of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 7 is an illegal}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 contract; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (e) Such other relief as the Court thinks just. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) It shall not be a defence to proceedings under this section that the breach}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 was unintentional or without negligence on the part of the defendant, but the}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Court may take the conduct of the defendant into account in granting a remedy. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 16 Damages}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) In any proceedings under section 10 the Court may award damages}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 against the defendant for a breach of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 7 in}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 respect of any one or more of the following \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) Pecuniary loss suffered and expenses reasonably incurred by the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 aggrieved person for the purpose of the transaction or activity out}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of which the breach arose; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Loss of any benefit which the aggrieved person might reasonably}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 have been expected to obtain but for the breach; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) Humiliation, loss of dignity, and injury to the feelings of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 aggrieved person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) Damages awarded under subsection (1)(c) shall not exceed 200 dollars. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 17 Licences and registration}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Where any person is licensed or registered under any enactment to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 carry on any occupation or activity or where any premises or vehicle are registered}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or licensed for any purpose under any enactment, and where the person or other}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 authority authorised to renew, revoke, cancel, or review any such licence or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 registration is satisfied \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) That in the carrying on of its occupation or activity; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) That in the use of the premises or vehicle \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 there has been a breach of any of the provisions of sections 3 to 7 the person or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 authority, in addition to any other powers which that person or authority has, but}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 subject to subsection (2), may refuse to renew or may revoke or cancel any such}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 licence or registration, as the case may require, or may impose any other penalty} {\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 authorised by the enactment, whether by way of censure, fine, or otherwise.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) Any procedural requirements of the enactment, including any whereby}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 a complaint is a prerequisite to the exercise by the person or authority of its powers}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 under the enactment, shall be observed. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) In any case in which any of the powers conferred by subsection (1) are}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 exercised \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) The person or authority shall in giving its decision state that the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 decision is being made under subsection (1); and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Any person who would have been entitled to appeal against that}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 decision if it had been made on other grounds shall be entitled to}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 appeal against the decision made under subsection (1). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 18 Access by the public to places, vehicles and facilities}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Every person commits an offence who \endash }{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) Refuses to allow any other person access to or use of any place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle which members of the public are entitled or allowed to enter}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or use; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Refuses any other person the use of any facilities in that place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle which are available to members of the public; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) Requires any other person to leave or to cease to use that place or}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle or those facilities \endash }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 by reason of the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that person or of any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 relative of that person as defined in section 3 or of any associat e of that person. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) Every person who commits an offence against this section is liable to a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit. \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) In this section, }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 vehicle}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes a vessel, an aircraft, or a hovercraft.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 19 Inciting racial disharmony}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid3027889\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Every person commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 term not exceeding 3 months or to a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units who with}{ \f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 intent to incite hostility or ill-will against, or bring into contempt or ridicule, }{\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 any group}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of persons in Niue on the ground of the colour, race, or ethnic or national}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 origins of that group of persons \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) Publishes or distributes written matter which is threatening,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 abusive, or insulting, or broadcasts by means of radio or television}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 words which are threatening, abusive, or insulting; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Uses in any public place or within the hearing of persons in any}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 such public place, or at any meeting to which the public are invited}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or have access, words which are threatening, abusive, or insulting,}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 be ing matter or words likely to excite hostility, or ill-will against, or bring into}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 contempt or ridicule, any such group of persons in Niue on the ground of the}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of that group of persons. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) For the purposes of this section \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 publishes}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 distributes}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 mean publishes or distributes to the public at}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 large or to any member or members of the public; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3027889 {\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 written matter}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes any writing, sign, visible representation, or sound}{\f0\insrsid3027889 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 recording. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid3027889 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 20 No prosecution without consent}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 No prosecution for an offence under section 18 or 19 shall be instituted}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 without the consent of Cabinet.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 21 Condition in restraint of marriage}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) A condition, whether oral or contained in a deed, will, or other}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 instrument, which restrains or has the effect of restraining marriage shall be void}{ \f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 if the person or class of person whom the person subject to the condition may or}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 may not marry is identified or defined, expressly or by implication, by reference}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to the colour, race, or ethnic or national origins of the person or class of person. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) Nothing in this section shall affect the construction of any deed, will,}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or other instrument executed before the commencement of this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) For the purposes of this section, the will of any testator who dies after}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 31 December 1973 shall (notwithstanding the actual date of the execution of it), be}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 deemed to have been executed after the commencement of this Act. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 22 Offences}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Every person commits an offence against the Act and is liable to a fine not}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 exceeding 1 penalty unit who \endash }{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (a) Without lawful justification or excuse, wilfully obstructs, hinders,}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or resists any person appointed as conciliator under section 11 in}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the exercise of his powers under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (b) Without lawful justification or excuse, refuses or wilfully fails to}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 comply with any lawful requirement of any person appointed as}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 conciliator under section 11; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (c) Wilfully makes any false statement to or misleads or attempts to}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 mislead any person appointed as conciliator under section 11 in}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 the exercise of his powers under this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9510065 {\b\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 23 Other enactments not affected}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 Except as expressly provided in this Act nothing in this Act shall limit or}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 affect any other enactment.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 24 Charitable instruments}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Nothing in this Act shall apply to any provision contained in an existing}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 or future charitable instrument which confers benefits, or enables benefits to }{ \f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 be conferred}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 , on persons of a particular colour, race, or ethnic or national origin, or to}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 any act done in order to comply with any such provision. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) In this section }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 instrument}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 means an instrument the purposes of which}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 are exclusively charitable.}{\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 25 Savings}{\b\f0\insrsid8731966 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid8340352\charrsid9510065 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the right to bring any proceedings, either}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 ci vil or criminal, which might have been brought if this Act had not been passed,}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 but, in assessing any damages to be awarded to or on behalf of any person under}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 this Act or otherwise, a court shall take account of any damages already awarded}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to or on behalf of that person in respect of the same cause of action. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (2) No proceedings, civil or criminal, shall lie against any person, except}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 as provided by this Act, in respect of any act or omission, which is unlawful by}{ \f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 virtue only of sections 3 to 7. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (3) Nothing in this Act shall affect any enactment or law, or any}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 administrative practice, which distinguishes between New Zealand citizens and}{ \f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 other persons, or between British subjects or Commonwealth citizens (including}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 citizens of the Republic of Ireland) and a liens, or between Niueans and other}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 persons. \par }{\f0\insrsid8340352 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8340352 {\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 (4) For the purposes of subsection (3) }{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 enactment}{\f0\insrsid9510065 "}{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 includes any provision}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{\f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 of any notice, consent, approval, or direction which is given by any person pursuant}{\f0\insrsid8340352 }{ \f0\insrsid8731966\charrsid9510065 to a power conferred by any enactment.}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid9510065 \par }}