Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 52
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In India, the Chairperson and members of the national institution are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Committee formed by the Prime Minister as a Chair and members of the ruling party as well as the opposition parties. It is reported that consultations are carried out by the members of the Committee in order to ensure consensus in the nominations. After her visit to India, the Special Rapporteur recommended that the functioning of the national commission be strengthened by, inter alia, broadening the selection criteria for the appointment of the Chair and diversifying the composition of the Commission, including regarding gender.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Gender
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. 52.