(2)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
The functions of the commission include—
investigating complaints on its own initiative or on a complaint by any
person or group of persons against the violation of any human right;
visiting jails, prisons and places of detention and restriction with a view to
assessing and inspecting conditions of prisoners and making
recommendations;
promoting the respect of human rights through programmes of research,
education and information;
recommending to Parliament effective measures to promote human rights,
including provision of compensation to victims of violations of human
rights or their families;
creating and sustaining within society the awareness of the provisions of
the Constitution;
monitoring Government compliance with international treaty and
convention obligations on human rights; and
carrying out other functions as Parliament may provide.
(3)
The Uganda Human Rights Commission shall review the case of a person
who is restricted or detained under a state of emergency.
(4)
During a state of emergency, the responsible Minister shall make a report
every month to indicate the number of persons restricted or detained and actions taken to
comply with the findings of the Uganda Human Rights Commission.
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Powers of the Commission. (Article 53)
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The commission shall have powers of a court to—
issue summons or other orders requiring the attendance of any person before
the commission and also the production of any document;
question any person on any matter being investigated by the commission;
require any person to disclose any information within his or her knowledge
relevant to any question by the commission; and
commit persons for disobeying its orders.
(2)
The commission may, if satisfied that there has been an infringement of a
human right or freedom, order—
(a)
the release of a detained or restricted persons;
(b)
payment of compensation;
(c)
any other legal remedy.
(3)
Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the commission may appeal to
the High Court.
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