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Domestic Legal Framework Around the World
last updated November 1, 2003

The following list provides links to domestic statutes, regulations, codes of practice and governmental organizations relating to sexual harassment in other regions around the world.

Australia

Statute:
Sex Discrimination Act 1984

Code of Practice:
Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Sexual Harassment Code of Practice 

Organization:
Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Canada

Statute:
Canadian Human Rights Act -Sexual Harassment, Chapter H-6, Section 14
Section of the Canadian Human Rights Act—Establishment of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Canadian Labour Code, Part III, Division XV. 1

Code of Conduct:
Canadian Human Rights Commission, Anti-harassment Policies for the Workplace: An Employer's Guide

Organization:
Canadian Human Rights Commission

France

Statute:
Labor Code, Articles L122-46 through L122-54 (search here for these articles by clicking on "Les Codes", proceeded by "Code de Travail" and then each article number; the text is available in French only)
Penal Code, Articles 222-33 and 222-33-2 (in English)

Regulations:
Ministry of Employment and Solidarity, Circular of the Department of Working Relationships No. 93-2 of 11 February 1993 (Application of Act No. 92-1179 of 2 November 1992 on the Abuse of Authority in Sexual Matter in Work Relationships)
Ministry of Public Service, Reform of the State and Decentralization, Circular of the Ministry of Public Function No. 93-88 of 1 December 1993 on the Application of Act No. 92-1179 of 2 November 1992 on the Abuse of Authority in Sexual Matter in Work Relationships

Related Subjects
International Legal Framework
Regional Law and Standards
Domestic Legal Framework in the CEE/FSU Region