National Human Rights Institutions: Best Practice

National Human Rights Institutions: Best Practice
ISBN-10
0850927137
ISBN-13
9780850927139
Category
Civil rights
Pages
52
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Commonwealth Secretariat
Author
Commonwealth Secretariat

Description

This book explains the role, background and issues surrounding the establishment of National Human Rights Institutions. It brings together the experience of NHRIs across the Commonwealth and serves as a useful guide.

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