National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2020
Section 2. Policy Recommendations and Opinions
1. Status of Recommendations and Opinions
[Table 2-1-1] Status of Recommendations and Opinions on Related Laws and Policies
(Unit : cases)
Classification
Policy
recommendations
Total
Opinions expressed
Opinions submitted
Cumulative sum
993
413
550
30
2020
117
25
91
1
2019
102
25
75
2
2018
63
28
32
3
2017
64
30
33
1
2016
72
44
26
2
2015
36
12
23
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* The cumulative sum is the total from November 25, 2001 (the date of the establishment of the Commission), to December 31, 2020.
In 2020, the number of policy recommendations made by the Commission remained at the same
level as in the previous year. Opinions were expressed on 91 cases. This is an increase of 21%
from 201 in the previous year, an indication that the Commission was actively involved in finding
institutional solutions to various human rights issues.
The increase in the number of opinions expressed reflects the Commission's efforts to identify
improvements needed in the realm of policy and practice. It also made policy recommendations
and expressed opinions following ex officio investigations and on-site investigations.
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