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October 11, 2018

What are the core issues that are plaguing National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? Examine if the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2018 addresses those issues. (200 words)

Refer – The Indian Express

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IAS Parliament 5 years

KEY POINTS

Core issues

·         Selection Committee – Tasked with appointing the chairperson and the members, the committee is dominated by the ruling party.

·         There is thus a need to diversify the selection committee.

·         Process – The selection process is ambiguous as the criteria to assess candidates are not specified.

·         Investigation – Police officials investigating for the NHRC are sent on deputation by their forces.

·         Their allegiance lies with their home cadre to which they return after their tenure at the Commission is over. This conflict of interest restricts the scope of their work.

·         Funds – Besides these, there is long pendency of the Commission’s requests for additional funds.

The PHR (Amendment) Bill, 2018

·         The Bill propose to include one member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights within its fold as a deemed member as well as a woman member.

·         It proposes to enlarge the scope of eligibility and selection of the Chairperson of the NHRC as well as of SHRC.

·         Further, it proposes to amend the term of office of the Chairperson and members of the NHRC and the SHRC.

·         Though it proposes to make the institution more inclusive, widen its eligibility, it falls short in addressing the core issues of NHRC.

Road to future

·         The government must take steps to ensure greater transparency in the selection process.

·         The much-needed diversification could be realised through the inclusion of civil society members. Academicians with proven track record can also be roped in.

·         Also, the NHRC urgently requires officers of its own to carry out independent investigations. The government should provide resources for this.

Nandadeep 5 years

Please review.thanks

IAS Parliament 5 years

Require more clarity on SHRC, Human rights court etc. Try to discuss the issues with NHRC and discuss how far the bill addresses those issues. Keep writing. 

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