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National Human Rights Bodies
Philippines
- EnglishThe Commission on Human Rights shall have the following powers and functions:
(1) Investigate, on its own or on complaint by any party, all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights;
(2) Adopt its operational guidelines and rules of procedure, and cite for contempt for violations thereof in accordance with the Rules of Court;
(3) Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the Philippines, as well as Filipinos residing abroad, and provide for preventive measures and legal aid services to the underprivileged whose human rights have been violated or need protection;
(4) Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities;
(5) Establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to enhance respect for the primacy of human rights;
(6) Recommend to the Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to provide for compensation to victims of violations of human rights, or their families;
(7) Monitor the Philippine Government’s compliance with international treaty obligations on human rights;
(8) Grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possession of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation conducted by it or under its authority;
(9) Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its functions;
(10) Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and
(11) Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law. (Art. XIII, Sec. 18) - FilipinoDapat magkaroon ang Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao ng mga sumusunod na mga kapangyarihan at mga gawain:
(1) Magsiyasat, sa kusa nito o sa sumbong ng alin mang panig, ng lahat ng uri ng mga paglabag sa mga karapatang pantao na kinapapalooban ng mga karapatang sibil at pulitikal;
(2) Maglagda ng mga panuntunan sa pamalakad, at mga tuntunin ng pamamaraan nito, at magharap ng sakdal na paglapastangan ukol sa mga paglabag dito nang naaalinsunod sa mga Tuntunin ng Hukuman;
(3) Magtakda ng angkop na mga hakbangin na naaayon sa batas para sa pangangalaga ng mga karapatang pantao ng lahat ng mga tao sa Pilipinas, at gayon din ng mga Pilipinong naninirahan sa ibang bansa, at magtakda ng mga panagkang hakbangin, at mga paglilingkod na tulong legal sa mga kulangpalad na ang mga karapatang pantao ay nilabag o nangangailangan ng proteksyon;
(4) Tumupad ng mga kapangyarihan sa pagdalaw sa mga piitan, mga bilangguan, o mga pasilidad sa detensyon;
(5) Magtatag ng patuluyang programa sa pananaliksik, edukasyon at impormasyon upang mapatingkad ang paggalang sa pagkapangunahin ng mga karapatang pantao;
(6) Magrekomenda sa Kongreso ng mabisang mga hakbangin upang maitaguyod ang mga karapatang pantao at maglaan para sa mga bayad-pinsala sa mga biktima, o sa kanilang mga pamilya, ng mga paglabag sa mga karapatang pantao;
(7) Subaybayan ang pagtalima ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas sa mga pananagutan sa pandaigdig na kasunduang-bansa hinggil sa mga karapatang pantao;
(8) Magkaloob ng immunity sa pag-uusig sa sino mang tao na ang testimonyo o ang pag-iingat ng mga dokumento o iba pang ebidensya ay kinakailangan o makaluluwag sa pagtiyak ng katotohanan sa alin mang pagsisiyasat sa isinagawa nito o sa ilalim ng awtoridad nito;
(9) Hilingin ang tulong ng alin mang kagawaran, kawanihan, tanggapan o sangay sa pagtupad ng mga gawain nito;
(10) Humirang ng mga pinuno at kawani nito nang naaayon sa batas; at
(11) Tumupad ng iba pang mga tungkulin at mga gawain na maaaring itakda ng batas. (Art. XIII, Seksyon 18)
National Human Rights Bodies
South Sudan
- English1. The functions of the Commission shall be to:
a. monitor the application and enforcement of the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Constitution;
b. investigate, on its own initiative, or on a complaint made by any person or group of persons, against any violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
c. visit police jails, prisons and related facilities with a view to assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations to the relevant authority;
d. establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
e. recommend to the National Legislative Assembly effective measures to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms;
f. create and sustain within society awareness of the provisions of this Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of South Sudan;
g. educate and encourage the public to defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms against all forms of abuse and violation;
h. formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate in the citizens awareness of their civic responsibilities and understanding of their rights and obligations as citizens;
i. monitor compliance of all levels of government with international and regional human rights treaties and conventions ratified by the Republic of South Sudan;
j. express opinion or present advice to government organs on any issue related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; and
k. perform such other function as may be prescribed by law.
… (Art. 146)
National Human Rights Bodies
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) There shall be a Commission to be known as the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance whose functions shall be as prescribed in Article 130 of this Constitution.… (Art. 129)
National Human Rights Bodies
Eswatini
- English(1) There shall be established within a year of the first meeting of Parliament after the commencement of this Constitution, a Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration in this Chapter7 referred to as “the Commission”.
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(3) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the King on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
… (Sec. 163)
National Human Rights Bodies
Thailand
- English… In proceeding under (1) or (2), if it is the case related to the human rights violation, the Ombudsmen shall refer the matter to the National Human Rights Commission for further action. (Sec. 230)
- Thai… ในการดําเนินการตาม (๑) หรือ (๒) หากเป็นกรณีที่เกี่ยวกับการละเมิดสิทธิมนุษยชน ให้ผู้ตรวจการแผ่นดินส่งเรื่องให้คณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติดําเนินการต่อไป (มาตรา ๒๓๐)
National Human Rights Bodies
Dominican Republic
- EnglishThe Defender of the People and his adjuncts shall be appointed by the Senate for a period of six years, from shortlists proposed by the Chamber of Deputies and shall remain in the role until they are substituted.
… (Art. 192) - SpanishEl Defensor del Pueblo y sus adjuntos serán nombrados por el Senado por un período de seis años, de ternas propuestas por la Cámara de Diputados y permanecerán en el cargo hasta que sean sustituidos.
… (Art. 192)
National Human Rights Bodies
North Macedonia
- English…
The Public Attorney protects the constitutional rights and legal rights of citizens when these are violated by bodies of state administration and by other bodies and organizations with public mandates. The Public Attorney shall give particular attention to safeguarding the principles of non-discrimination and equitable representation of members of communities within public bodies, units of local self government, and in other areas of public life. (Art. 77)6 - Macedonian…
Народниот правобранител ги штити уставните и законските права на граѓаните што им се повредени од органите на државната управа и од други органи и организации што имаат јавни овластувања. Народниот правобранител посветува особено внимание за заштита на начелата на недискриминација соодветна и правична застапеност на припадниците на заедниците во органите на државната власт, органите на единиците на локалната самоуправа и во јавните установи и служби. (Член 77)
National Human Rights Bodies
Namibia
- EnglishThe functions of the Ombudsman shall be defined and prescribed by an Act of Parliament and shall include the following:
(a) the duty to investigate complaints concerning alleged or apparent instances of violations of fundamental rights and freedoms, abuse of power, unfair, harsh, insensitive or discourteous treatment of an inhabitant of Namibia by an official in the employ of any organ of Government (whether central or local), manifest injustice, or conduct by such official which would properly be regarded as unlawful, oppressive or unfair in a democratic society;
(b) the duty to investigate complaints concerning the functioning of the Public Service Commission, administrative organs of the State, the defence force, the police force and the correctional service in so far as such complaints relate to the failure to achieve a balanced structuring of such services or equal access by all to the recruitment of such services or fair administration in relation to such services;
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(d) the duty to investigate complaints concerning practices and actions by persons, enterprises and other private institutions where such complaints allege that violations of fundamental rights and freedoms under this Constitution have taken place;
(e) the duty and power to take appropriate action to call for the remedying, correction and reversal of instances specified in the preceding Sub-Articles through such means as are fair, proper and effective, including:
(aa) negotiation and compromise between the parties concerned;
(bb) causing the complaint and his or her finding thereon to be reported to the superior of an offending person;
(cc) referring the matter to the Prosecutor-General;
(dd) bringing proceedings in a competent Court for an interdict or some other suitable remedy to secure the termination of the offending action or conduct, or the abandonment or alteration of the offending procedures;
(ee) bringing proceedings to interdict the enforcement of such legislation or regulation by challenging its validity if the offending action or conduct is sought to be justified by subordinate legislation or regulation which is grossly unreasonable or otherwise ultra vires;
(ff) reviewing such laws as were in operation before the date of Independence in order to ascertain whether they violate the letter or the spirit of this Constitution and to make consequential recommendations to the President, the Cabinet or the Attorney-General for appropriate action following thereupon;
… (Art. 91)
National Human Rights Bodies
Ghana
- EnglishThere shall be established by Act of Parliament within six months after Parliament first meets after the coming into force of this Constitution, a Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice which shall consist of—
(a) a Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice; and
(b) two Deputy Commissioners for Human Rights and Administrative Justice. (Art. 216)
National Human Rights Bodies
Guinea
- EnglishThe Independent National Institution of Human Rights is given the charge of promoting and protecting the human rights. (Art. 146)
- FrenchL'Institution nationale indépendante des droits humains est chargée de la promotion et de la protection des droits humains. (Art. 146)