Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 47
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The criteria and processes for nomination, appointment and security of tenure of the members of the governing bodies of these institutions should be established and controlled by Parliament. They should ensure an open and transparent process for nomination and appointment. The Sub-Committee on Accreditation has indicated that the participation of members of Government in national institutions should be limited to an advisory capacity and that no secondments of civil servants should be allowed. Tenure should be secure and dismissal only possible in exceptional and clearly defined circumstances.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2013
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Other
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/22/47, para. 47.