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Definition, jurisdiction and powers of national institutions

Understand the definition, jurisdiction and powers of national human rights institutions under international frameworks and Paris Principles.

Rights and Freedoms Article 13 June 2013

Summary

United Nations Workshop on National Institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights 

Paris, 7-9 October 1991

Paper submitted by the Federal Human Rights Commissioner of Australia (Mr Brian Burdekin)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Definition, jurisdiction and powers of national institutions

Rights and Freedoms
Article

United Nations Workshop on National Institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights Paris, 7-9 October 1991

Paper submitted by the Federal Human Rights Commissioner of Australia (Mr Brian Burdekin)

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