{"id":7352,"date":"2026-06-02T15:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/?page_id=7352"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:15:59","slug":"legal-framework-of-nhris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/en\/legal-framework-of-nhris","title":{"rendered":"Legal Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div id=\"tdi_3\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_4  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4,\r\n                .tdi_4 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                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class=\"tdb-sub-menu-icon td-icon-down tdb-main-sub-menu-icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tdb-sub-icon-fake\"><i class=\"tdb-sub-menu-icon td-icon-right-arrow\"><\/i><\/div><ul id=\"menu-secondary-menu\" class=\"tdb-block-menu tdb-menu tdb-menu-items-visible\"><li id=\"menu-item-543\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-first tdb-menu-item-button tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-543 tdb-menu-item-inactive\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/what-are-human-rights\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">What are human rights?<\/div><i class=\"tdb-sub-menu-icon td-icon-down tdb-main-sub-menu-icon\"><\/i><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-542\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-542\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/universal-declaration-of-human-rights\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">The Universal Declaration<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-541\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-541\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/human-rights-day\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">Human Rights Day<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-549\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-549\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/economic-social-cultural-rights\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">Economic, social and cultural rights<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-634\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-634\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/special-procedures\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">Special Procedures<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7214\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children tdb-menu-item-button tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-7214 tdb-menu-item-inactive\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/what-is-nhrc\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">What is the NHRC-CPT?<\/div><i class=\"tdb-sub-menu-icon td-icon-down tdb-main-sub-menu-icon\"><\/i><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-7213\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-7213\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/law62\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">Law No. 62\/2016<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-640\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/decree-3267\"><div class=\"tdb-menu-item-text\">Decree on the Formation of the Commission<\/div><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-645\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page tdb-menu-item tdb-normal-menu menu-item-645\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/decree-5147\"><div 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<div class=\"nhri-hero\">\n    <div class=\"nhri-badge\">\n      Legal Framework of National Human Rights Institutions\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h1>\n      An International Reference for the Protection of Human Dignity\n    <\/h1>\n\n    <blockquote>\n      \"National Human Rights Institutions derive their strength from their independence, broad mandate, pluralism, and ability to connect the State, society, and international human rights mechanisms.\"\n    <\/blockquote>\n\n    <p class=\"lead\">\n      This page brings together key international instruments, principles, and resolutions that guide the work of National Human Rights Institutions, and define the standards for their independence, effectiveness, pluralism, and cooperation with public authorities, civil society, and international mechanisms.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"nhri-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"nhri-card\">\n      <h3>\u2696\ufe0f Legal Reference<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        The page presents the main international documents that form the legal and institutional basis for the work of National Human Rights Institutions.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"nhri-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Independence and Effectiveness<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        It highlights standards related to independence, broad mandate, pluralism, adequate resources, and effective working methods.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"nhri-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83e\udd1d Cooperation and Partnerships<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        It explains the relationship between National Human Rights Institutions, parliaments, civil society organizations, and human rights defenders.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"nhri-intro\">\n    <h2>Why this legal framework matters<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      National Human Rights Institutions are essential pillars of the national and international systems for the promotion and protection of human rights. They monitor the human rights situation, advise public authorities, receive and handle complaints, contribute to legislative and policy reform, and promote a culture of human rights.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      The legal framework governing these institutions has developed through international treaties, United Nations resolutions, and guiding principles designed to ensure their independence, effectiveness, and ability to fulfil their mandate without undue interference.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"nhri-timeline\">\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">1993<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>Paris Principles<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          Principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights, adopted by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 48\/134 of 20 December 1993.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">1999<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>Kandy Programme of Action<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          The Kandy Programme of Action on cooperation between National Human Rights Institutions and non-governmental organizations, adopted in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from 26 to 28 July 1999.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">2002<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          Adopted on 18 December 2002 during the fifty-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly by Resolution A\/RES\/57\/199.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">2006<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>Entry into Force of OPCAT<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture entered into force on 22 June 2006, establishing a preventive system based on regular visits to places where people are deprived of their liberty.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">2012<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>Belgrade Principles<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          The Belgrade Principles on the relationship between National Human Rights Institutions and parliaments, adopted in Belgrade, Serbia, on 22 and 23 February 2012.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"year\">2020<\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h4>United Nations Resolutions on NHRIs<\/h4>\n        <p>\n          Human Rights Council Resolution 45\/22, adopted on 6 October 2020, and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75\/186, adopted on 16 December 2020.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"nhri-resources\">\n\n    <h2>Subpages and Reference Documents<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"nhri-resources-list\">\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83d\udcd8 <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \u2696\ufe0f <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Paris Principles, Principles relating to the status of National Human Rights Institutions\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Human Rights Council Resolution 45\/22 on National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75\/186 on National Human Rights Institutions\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83e\udd1d <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Belgrade Principles on the Relationship between National Human Rights Institutions and Parliaments\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83e\udde9 <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Kandy Programme of Action, Cooperation between National Human Rights Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83d\udcdd <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering, M\u00e9ndez Principles\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          Marrakesh Declaration, Expanding Civic Space and Promoting Human Rights Defenders\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n\n    <\/ul>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"nhri-footer\">\n    <strong>\n      Independence \u2022 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