Section 26: Right of an individual or group to commence a civil suit

(1)
Nothing in this Act shall limit the personal right of an individual or group affected directly by a contravention of this Act to bring a civil action in court against any person or institution provided that whoever elects to do so shall communicate his or her decision to the Minister of Justice in writing alongside the petition.
(2)
where an individual or group exercises the right to commence a civil suit under Subsection (1) of this Section and notifies the Minister of Justice accordingly, the Minister of Justice shall not conduct an inquiry under Section 24.