ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Section 24 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Section 24 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is like a superpower that helps people when their rights have been hurt. It is a special rule that says if you think your rights have been ignored or taken away, you can ask a judge to help you.

For example, let's imagine that you live in Canada and you were unfairly arrested by the police for something you didn't do. You can tell a judge that your rights to be free and not to be arrested without a good reason were hurt.

If the judge agrees with you, they can use section 24 to make sure that the police or other people who hurt your rights don't do it again. They might tell the police to say that they are sorry or to pay you some money to make up for what they did.

It's like having a superhero that stands up for your rights and makes sure that everyone treats you fairly. Overall, section 24 helps to make sure that everyone in Canada has the right to be treated fairly and equally under the law.