If you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against based on any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Act, 1981 (‘the Act’) you can reach out to the Human Rights Commission with your complaint or query in the following ways:

• Visit the Office – walk-ins are welcome between 8:45am-5pm Monday-Friday
• Email the Commission at humanrights@gov.bm
• Telephone the Office at 295-5859

We are located at Milner Place, 32 Victoria Street (ground floor).

The complaint must fall within one or more of the areas covered by the Human Rights Act together with a ground. 

A complaint should be made within six months of the alleged incident(s) although complaints may be considered up to 2 years after the incident if there is sufficient reason for the delay, and no one would be prejudiced due to the delay.

Anyone residing in Bermuda who believes that they have been discriminated against or harassed by someone contravening the Human Rights Act, 1981 may make a complaint to the Commission.

Someone can make a complaint on behalf of another person, if that person consents and/or is unable to do so. Please note, we will also log complaints that are made anonymously, but without contact, we cannot progress the complaint.

The Human Rights Commission and its Officers treat all intakes, whether queries or complaints, with the strictest confidence.

You can feel free to visit the Commission with any complaints or queries you feel are related to the protections or duties under the Human Rights Act or related human rights obligations in Bermuda.

Your complaint or query will be logged confidentially, and an Officer will work with you to determine whether the Human Rights Act covers your complaint, if there has been a breach of rights, and how we can best assist. We will work with you to resolve the complaint or query and will also provide information about alternative agencies that may also be able to assist you in resolving your complaint or query where appropriate.

We also address queries related to broader human rights issues and are available for consultation.

The Human Rights Commission helps facilitate complaints of discrimination. We do not represent one party over the other. When you receive notice that a complaint has been made from the HRC, you will be guided through the process and will have a chance to respond fully to the complaint, as well as an offer of mediation or conciliation to assist in finding resolution where possible and/or appropriate.

All queries or complaints are confidential, and names are logged for internal reference only where necessary to progress a complaint. A complaint remains confidential until such time that a complaint progresses and the responding party is notified. Please note, no one is ever named and the respondent is not contacted without first seeking permission from the individual bringing forth the complaint or query.