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National Human Rights Institution of Tuvalu Act 2017.

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to (A) extend the functions of the Ombudsman established under the Leadership Code Act 2006; and (B) provide the functions, duties and powers relating to human rights for ensuring the dignity, equality and worth of individuals and recognizing that individuals have the right to life, liberty, and freedom from discrimination; and (C) provide for related purposes.
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Royalties/fees Human rights Offences/penalties Special fund
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims to uphold the human dignity that is guaranteed by the Constitution and international human rights law, and to foster a society that is fair, just, sustainable and peaceful. To achieve this goal, this Act establishes a National Human Rights Institution and its Officers, who will be responsible for implementing this Act and related laws. The Act provides for establishment of the office of Ombudsman Commissioner (Human Rights) under the Leadership Code. Part IV of the Act lays out for human rights duties and functions of the Ombudsman with regard to indivisibility and universality of human rights. Article 11 provides for the primary functions of the National Human Rights Institution of Tuvalu. The text consists of 43 Articles divided into VII parts and 3 divisions.

Full text
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