“The process or investigation should at all times be transparent because the government has the responsibility of upholding fundamental human rights of all citizens. The commission cannot predict the investigation; the commission will wait for the outcome of the investigation”. The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) of Liberia was established by an Act of the National Legislature in 2005 as the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in Liberia. Key FunctionsThe INCHR, is empowered by articles 3 and 4 of its Act to: a) promote and protect human rights throughout the Republic of Liberia; b) investigate complaints of human rights violations and conduct hearing; c) propose amendments or reform to laws, policies and administrative practices and regulations; and d) advice the Government on the implementation of national and international human rights standards. The INHCR submits thematic and/or incidence reports as may be deemed necessary to the general public on various human rights issues.

Source: Front Page Africa October 23, 2020 07:18 UTC