Extrajudicial

National Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission Establishment of Human Right Commission The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body. It was established in 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament, namely, The Protection Of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act was amended in 2006. The commission is the watchdog of human rights … Read more

Freedom of Movement

Freedom of Movement Freedom of movement is the right to travel freely within and outside one’s country. It is a fundamental human right that is enshrined in international law. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that “everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State” and … Read more