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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThere shall be the following organic acts:
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10. Organic Act on Human Rights Commission. (Sec. 130) - Thaiให้มีพระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญดังต่อไปนี้
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(๑๐) พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญว่าด้วยคณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติ (มาตรา ๑๓๐)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) There shall be an Ombudsman for Trinidad and Tobago who shall be an officer of Parliament and who shall not hold any other office of emolument whether in the public service or otherwise nor engage in any occupation for reward other than the duties of his office.
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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe President of Turkmenistan shall:
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16. with the consent of the Mejlis, appoint and dismiss ... the Commissioner for Human Rights [Ombudsman] of Turkmenistan;
… (Art. 71) - RussianПрезидент Туркменистана:
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16) с согласия Меджлиса Туркменистана назначает на должность и освобождает от должности Председателя Верховного суда Туркменистана, Генерального прокурора Туркменистана, Министра внутренних дел Туркменистана, Министра адалат Туркменистана;
... (Статья 71) - TurkmenTürkmenistanyň Prezidenti:
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16) Türkmenistanyň Mejlisiniň razylygy bilen Türkmenistanyň Ýokary kazyýetiniň başlygyny, Türkmenistanyň Baş prokuroryny, Türkmenistanyň Içeri işler ministrini, Türkmenistanyň Adalat ministrini wezipä belleýär we wezipeden boşadýar;
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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishIn accordance with principles specified by statute, everyone shall have the right to apply to the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights for assistance in protection of his freedoms or rights infringed by organs of public authority. (Art. 80)
- PolishKażdy ma prawo wystąpienia, na zasadach określonych w ustawie, do Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich z wnioskiem o pomoc w ochronie swoich wolności lub praw naruszonych przez organy władzy publicznej. (Art. 80)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe National Council of Mediation has for its mission the amelioration of relations between the citizens and the Administration, with a view to protect and to promote the rights of citizens.
The National Council of Mediation is endowed with extensive powers to receive the complaints of citizens and to propose solutions in the matters of prevention, of administration [gestion] and of resolution of conflicts. (Art. 134) - FrenchLe Conseil National de la Médiation a pour mission l’amélioration des relations entre les citoyens et l’Administration, en vue de protéger et de promouvoir les droits des citoyens.
Le Conseil National de la Médiation est doté de pouvoirs étendus pour recevoir les réclamations de citoyens et proposer des solutions en matière de prévention, de gestion et de résolution des conflits. (Art. 134)
National Human Rights Bodies
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1. There is to be an Ombudsman (Komesina o Sulufaiga) appointed by the Head of State acting on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly.
2. The Ombudsman is to be appointed pursuant to the selection and appointment criteria and other terms and conditions provided by Act.
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(1) O le a tatau ona i ai o se Komesina o Sulufaiga (Ombudsman) e tofia e Le Ao o le Malo, i le faia i luga o le fautuaga a le Fono Aoao Faitulafono.
(2) O le a tofia le Komesina o Sulufaiga e tusa ai ma taiala o filifiliga ma tofiga ma isi tuutuuga ma aiaiga o galuega ua aiaia e le Tulafono.
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National Human Rights Bodies
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(3) The Ombudsman may approach the Constitutional Court with a request for declaring as unconstitutional a law which infringes human rights and freedoms.
… (Art. 150) - Bulgarian…
(3) Омбудсманът може да сезира Конституционния съд с искане за установяване на противоконституционност на закон, с който се нарушават права и свободи на гражданите.
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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe High Council for the Defense of Democracy and of the State of Law is responsible for observing the respect for the ethic of power, of democracy and of the respect for the State of Law, and to control the promotion and the protection of human rights.
The law establishes the modalities relative to the composition, the organization and the functioning of the High Council. (Art. 43) - FrenchLe Haut Conseil pour la défense de la démocratie et de l’Etat de droit est chargé d’observer le respect de l’éthique du pouvoir, de la démocratie et du respect de l’Etat de droit, de contrôler la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme.
Les modalités relatives à l’organisation et au fonctionnement de ce Comité sont fixées par la loi. (Art. 43)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishSubject to Article 190 herein, no derogation from the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Bill shall be made. The Bill of Rights shall be upheld, protected and applied by the Supreme Court and other competent courts; the Human Rights Commission shall monitor its application in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (Art. 10)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) There is hereby created an independent office called the Commission on Human Rights.
… (Art. XIII, Sec. 17) - Filipino(1) Nililikha sa pamamagitan nito ang isang malayang tanggapan na tatawaging Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao.
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