Reproduction series:
Brill Nijhoff E-Books Collections : Human Rights and Humanitarian Law ; International Law 2006-2008
Type of reproduction:
Online-Ausg.]
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Footnote:
Includes bibliographical references
Description:
Preliminary Material -- Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview -- Chapter 2. Mandates Powers and Functions -- Chapter 3. Other Essential Characteristics -- Chapter 4. Relations with the Executive, Parliament, the Judiciary and Other Institutions -- Chapter 5. Cooperation between Nhris, the International Treaty Bodies, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights and Other Charter-based Mechanisms -- Chapter 6. Regional Cooperation -- Chapter 7. Challenges and Strategies -- Chapter 8. Conclusion -- Appendices -- United Nations Treaty Bodies General Comments -- Other Relevant Documents and Tables -- Legislation.
The purpose of this book is to provide a consolidated collection of materials to facilitate comparison of the various national human rights institutions (NHRIs) already established in the Asia-Pacific region, against a background of selected international materials and with the assistance of several comparative tables. The latter are not intended to be exhaustive, but are designed to assist in identifying and considering the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the legislative mandates of each national institution. While the collection is primarily intended for teaching purposes, it should also be useful to countries considering establishing a national human rights commission or, for those which have already done so, strengthening its mandate. For this reason several sections have been included outlining the relationship which should exist between NHRIs, the Executive, the Legislature, the Judiciary and other related institutions and a short section on the importance of the process which should precede their establishment