PUBLIC INTEREST, HUMAN RIGHTS & CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Objective 4 (l), (o)
Rename Administration of Justice Committee and expand its mandate to cover human rights, constitutionalism and rule of law.

To address the perception of corruption and incompetence in the Judiciary;
To address undue delays in delivery of Justice;
To assist the Judiciary, implement the principle of Autonomy of the Judiciary;
To address challenges relating to the Office of the Sheriff;
Undertaking prison/detention centre visitations to ensure observance of Human Rights;
Observe the compliance rights standards at both domestic and international levels;
Sensitising members and the General Public on Human Rights;
Advising the Council on legal instruments that pertains to Human Rights;
Recommend litigation of Human Rights cases to Council and Litigation Committee;
Monitoring the Electoral Process;
Co-operating with other organisations on rule of law and Human Rights issues;
To carry out any other duty referred to the Committee.
Consider matters touching on the reform of the criminal justice system;
Consider matters touching on the rights of prisoners and accused persons.
Consider matters incidental to the foregoing.

Membership