Pursuant to this law, the Commissioner for the protection from Discrimination was established as an institution which exercises its authority independently, which ensures efficient protection from discrimination and any kind of behaviour which incites discrimination due to gender, race, colour, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, political, religious or philosophical beliefs, economic, education or social situation, pregnancy, parentage, parental responsibility, age, family or marital condition, civil status, residence, health status, genetic predispositions, disability, affiliation with a particular group, or for any other reason. . Also, the Commissioner conducts administrative investigations after receiving reliable information about violations to the law, conducts surveys and monitors the level to which the law is implemented. The procedures of the administrative investigation are followed by recommendations and sanctions are imposed pursuant to the law if they are not implemented. All these are accompanied with activities that aim to inform and raise awareness of the community, public administration bodies and private subjects for the purpose of promoting equality and anti-discrimination principles.