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National Human Rights Institution of Tuvalu Act 2017.

País/Territorio
Tuvalu
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2017
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
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.
Materia
General
Palabra clave
Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Solución de controversias Derechos/cánones Derechos humanos Infracciones/sanciones Fondo especial
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Países menos desarrollados, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur
Resumen

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.

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