Article 1. Purpose of the Law

1.1.       The purpose of the this Law shall be to determine legal basis and operational principles of, and to regulate the relations arising out of the exercise of powers by the National Human Rights Commission of Monglia (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Commission’).

Article 2. Legislation on the Commission

2.1. Legislation on the Commission shall consist of the Constitution of Mongolia1 , this Law and other legislative acts enacted in conformity with them.

2.2. If an international treaty to which Mongolia is a State Party (the international treaties of Mongolia) provides otherwise than this Law, the provisions of that international treaty shall prevail.

Article 3. The Commission and its Operational Principles

3.1. The Commission is an institution mandated with the promotion and protection of human rights and charged with monitoring over the implementation of the provisions on human rights and freedoms, provided in the Constitution of Mongolia, laws and international treaties of Mongolia.

3.2. The Commission shall consist of 3  (three) members (Commissioners).

3.3. The Commission shall adhere in its operations to the principles of the rule of law, independence, protection of human rights, freedoms and legitimate interests, justice and transparency.

3.4. It shall be prohibited for any business entity, organisation, official or individual person to influence and/or interfere with the activities of the Commission and its Members.