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National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. The commission shall have the following functions-
a. to investigate, at its own initiative or on a complaint made by any person or group of persons against the violation of any human right;
b. to visit jails, prisons, and places of detention or related facilities with a view to assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations;
c. to establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect of human rights;
d. to recommend to Parliament effective measures to promote human rights, including provision of compensation to victims of violations of human rights or their families;
e. to create and sustain within society the awareness of the provisions of this Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of Uganda;
f. to educate and encourage the public to defend this Constitution at all times against all forms of abuse and violation;
g. to formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate in the citizens of Uganda awareness of their civic responsibilities and an appreciation of their rights and obligations as free people;
h. to monitor the Government's compliance with international treaty and convention obligations on human rights; and
i. to perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
… (Art. 52)
National Human Rights Bodies
- 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
- EnglishThe Defender of the People will see to the promotion, the exercise, and the diffusion of human rights, for which he will exercise the following functions:
1. Orientating and instructing the inhabitants of the national territory and the Colombians abroad in the exercise and defense of their rights before the competent authorities or entities of a private character.
2. Disseminating the human rights and recommending the policies for teaching them.
3. Invoking the right of Habeas Corpus and interposing actions of protection [tutela], without prejudice to the right which corresponds [asiste] to interested [persons].
4. Organizing and directing the public defense in the terms that the law specifies.
5. Interposing popular actions in matters related to his competence.
6. Presenting Bills of law on matters relating to his competence.
7. Rendering reports to the Congress on the fulfillment of his functions.
8. The others that the law determines. (Art. 282) - SpanishEl Defensor del Pueblo velará por la promoción, el ejercicio y la divulgación de los derechos humanos, para lo cual ejercerá las siguientes funciones:
1. Orientar e instruir a los habitantes del territorio nacional y a los colombianos en el exterior en el ejercicio y defensa de sus derechos ante las autoridades competentes o entidades de carácter privado.
2. Divulgar los derechos humanos y recomendar las políticas para su enseñanza.
3. Invocar el derecho de Habeas Corpus e interponer las acciones de tutela, sin perjuicio del derecho que asiste a los interesados.
4. Organizar y dirigir la defensoría pública en los términos que señale la ley.
5. Interponer acciones populares en asuntos relacionados con su competencia.
6. Presentar proyectos de ley sobre materias relativas a su competencia.
7. Rendir informes al Congreso sobre el cumplimiento de sus funciones.
8. Las demás que determine la ley. (Art. 282)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe Chancellor of Justice shall oversee the lawfulness of the official acts of the Government and the President of the Republic. The Chancellor of Justice shall also ensure that the courts of law, the other authorities and the civil servants, public employees and other persons, when the latter are performing a public task, obey the law and fulfil their obligations. In the performance of his or her duties, the Chancellor of Justice monitors the implementation of basic rights and liberties and human rights.
… (Sec. 108) - FinnishOikeuskanslerin tehtävänä on valvoa valtioneuvoston ja tasavallan presidentin virkatointen lainmukaisuutta. Oikeuskanslerin tulee myös valvoa, että tuomioistuimet ja muut viranomaiset sekä virkamiehet, julkisyhteisön työntekijät ja muutkin julkista tehtävää hoitaessaan noudattavat lakia ja täyttävät velvollisuutensa. Tehtäväänsä hoitaessaan oikeuskansleri valvoo perusoikeuksien ja ihmisoikeuksien toteutumista.
… (108 §) - SwedishJustitiekanslern skall övervaka lagligheten av statsrådets och republikens presidents ämbetsåtgärder. Justitiekanslern skall också övervaka att domstolarna och andra myndigheter samt tjänstemännen, offentligt anställda arbetstagare och också andra, när de sköter offentliga uppdrag, följer lag och fullgör sina skyldigheter. Vid utövningen av sitt ämbete övervakar justitiekanslern att de grundläggande fri- och rättigheterna samt de mänskliga rättigheterna tillgodoses.
… (108 §)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) The Human Rights Commission shall promote the observance of and respect for, and protect and investigate violations of the rights recognized by this Constitution and any other law relating to equality of opportunity and treatment (hereinafter referred to as “the rights”).
(2) The Human Rights Commission shall consist of a full time Chairperson and such other members, to be appointed in accordance with this article.
(3) The Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission shall be a person who holds or has held office as a judge of a court having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such court or who is qualified to be appointed as any such judge, or any other fit and proper person with expertise or experience in human rights matters, to be appointed by the President from a list, not unacceptable to the President, of six person submitted by the Leader of the Opposition after meaningful consultation with such entities as appear to him or her to have expertise or experience in human rights matters
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(4) In addition to the Chairperson, there shall be four members of the Commission who shall be Chairpersons of the Ethnic Relations Commission, Women and Gender Equality Commission, Indigenous People’s Commission and Rights of the Child Commission.
… (Art. 212N)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. There shall be a Banaba Island Council.
2. The powers and duties of the Banaba Island Council shall be prescribed by or under law. (Sec. 121)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishTo monitor respect for human rights in Afghanistan as well as to foster and protect it, the state shall establish the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan. Every individual shall complain to this Commission about the violation of personal human rights. The Commission shall refer human rights violations of individuals to legal authorities and assist them in defense of their rights. Organization and method of operation of the Commission shall be regulated by law. (Art. 58)
- Dariدولت به منظور نظارت بر رعایت حقوق بشر در افغانستان و بهبود و حمایت از آن، كمیسیون مستقل حقوق بشر افغانستان را تأسیس می نماید. هر شخص می تواند در صورت نقض حقوق بشری خود، به این كمیسیون شكایت نماید.كمیسیون می تواند موارد نقض حقوق بشری افراد را به مراجع قانونی راجع سازد و در دفاع ازحقوق آنها مساعدت نماید. تشكیل و طرز فعالیت این كمیسیون توسط قانون تنظیم میگردد. (مادۀ ۵۸)
- Pashtoدولت په افغانستان كې د بشر د حقوقو د رعايت د څارنې، ښه والي او ملاتړ لپاره، د افغانستان د بشر د حقوقو خپلواك كمېسيون جوړوي. هر څوك كولاى شي د خپلو بشري حقوقو د نقض په صورت كې دې كمېسيون ته شكايت وكړي. كميسيون كولاى شي د افرادو د بشري حقوقو د نقض موارد، مربوطو قانوني څانگو ته راجع كړي او د هغوى له حقوقو څخه په دفاع كې مرسته وكړي. د دې كمېسيون جوړښت او د كار ډول يې د قانون له ليارې تنظيمېږي. (۵۸ ماده)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
National human rights institutions shall supplement the existing forms and means of protecting human rights and freedoms, promote the development of civil society and enhance the culture of human rights.
The State shall create conditions for organising the activity of national institutions of human rights. (Art. 56) - Uzbek
Inson huquqlari bo‘yicha milliy institutlar inson huquqlari va erkinliklarini himoya qilishning mavjud shakllari hamda vositalarini to‘ldiradi, fuqarolik jamiyatini rivojlantirishga va inson huquqlari madaniyatini yuksaltirishga ko‘maklashadi.
Davlat inson huquqlari bo‘yicha milliy institutlar faoliyatini tashkil etish uchun shart-sharoitlar yaratadi. (56-modda)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishAny violation of personal freedom, or the sanctity of the private life of citizens, or any other public rights and freedoms which are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law is a crime. The criminal and civil lawsuit arising of such crime shall not abate by prescription. The affected party shall have the right to bring a direct criminal action.
The State shall guarantee fair compensation for the victims of such violations. The National Council for Human Rights may file a complaint with the Public Prosecution of any violation of these rights, and it may intervene in the civil lawsuit in favor of the affected party at its request. All of the foregoing is to be applied in the manner set forth by Law. (Art. 99) - Arabicكل اعتداء على الحرية الشخصية أو حرمة الحياة الخاصة للمواطنين، وغيرها من الحقوق والحريات العامة التي يكفلها الدستور والقانون، جريمة لا تسقط الدعوى الجنائية ولا المدنية الناشئة عنها بالتقادم،وللمضرور إقامة الدعوى الجنائية بالطريق المباشر.
وتكفل الدّولة تعويضا عادلا لمن وقع عليه الاعتداء، وللمجلس القومى لحقوق الإنسان إبلاغ النيابة عن أيّ انتهاك لهذه الحقوق، وله أن يتدخّل في الدّعوى المدنية منضماً إلي المتضرّر بناء على طلبه، وذلك كلّه على الوجه المبيّن بالقانون. (المادّة 99)
National Human Rights Bodies
- 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)