In order to achieve its stated aims and objectives, PCHR operates in the following ways:

 

¨ Using Parliamentary practices such as questions, call attention notices, adjournment motions and resolutions, to draw Government’s attention to Human Rights issues.

 

¨ Enhancing legislation for the protection of Human Rights, by presenting private member bills, suggesting amendments and participating in the drafting of bills and in Parliamentary debates.

 

¨ Conducting consultation with national and international experts and organizations to ensure that the parliamentarians are guided by all available expertise in the area of Human Rights.

 

¨ Operating a citizens complaint cell where the parliamentarians themselves receive and respond to people’s complaints of rights violations.

 

¨ Conducting research on various Human Rights issues and documenting the same.

 

¨ Holding the Government organizations accountable for the grievances for which they may be responsible.

 

¨ Participating in the security of public institutions with Human Rights responsibilities such as prison, police etc.

 

¨ Conducting on the spot investigations of Human Rights violations and publishing the results.

 

¨ Publishing reports on all aspects of Human Rights and the Commission’s contribution towards their protection and promotion.

 

¨ Operating a secretariat to support all aspects of the Commission’s work.

 

¨ Laising with the relevant regional and international organizations.