Complaint Statistics relating to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
(for the period 7 July 2005 – 30 June 2006)
1. Number of Complaints
| Complaints Received | 5* |
|---|---|
| Complaints carried forward from last year | -- |
| Total no. of complaints handled | 5 |
*One complaint was jointly lodged by 327 individuals.
2. Status and Results of Complaints Handled
(as at 30 June 2006)
| Awaiting Complainants to Substantiate the Cases |
-- | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints Being Handled | -- | ||
| Not Pursuable | 4 | Complainants did not want to continue | -- |
| Lack in Substance | 3 | ||
| No response from complainants | -- | ||
| No response from respondents | -- | ||
| Others | 1** | ||
| Completed | 1 | ||
| Total | 5 | ||
** The complainant failed to identify the complainee and the complaint was considered "not pursuable". The Unit later sought clarification from a government department. The complainant satisfied after clarification with the department and the follow up actions were completed.
3. Classification of Complaints Completed / Not Pursuable
| Nature | No. of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Government Departments / Public Bodies | -- |
| Goods / Facilities / Services | 1 |
| Recruitment / Employment | -- |
| Education | -- |
| Offensive Behaviors (verbally or in written format) | 3 |
| Media | 1 |
| Accommodation / Building Management | -- |
| Others | -- |
| Total | 5 |