28 (2) The Commission consists of— (a) a chairperson, who must be a person who is or is qualified to be appointed as a judge; and (b) 4 other members, appointed by the President on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission. (3) In advising the President as to the person to be appointed as chairperson or other members of the Commission, the Constitutional Offices Commission must have regard not only to their personal attributes but also to their knowledge or experience of the various aspects of matters likely to come before the Commission. (4) Subject to this Constitution, the Commission is responsible for— (a) promoting the protection and observance of, and respect for, human rights in public and private institutions, and to develop a culture of human rights in Fiji; (b) education about the rights and freedoms recognised in this Chapter, as well as other internationally recognised rights and freedoms; (c) monitoring, investigating and reporting on the observance of human rights in all spheres of life; (d) making recommendations to Government concerning matters affecting the rights and freedoms recognised in this Chapter, including recommendations concerning existing or proposed laws; (e) receiving and investigating complaints about alleged abuses of human rights and take steps to secure appropriate redress if human rights have been violated, including making applications to court for redress or for other forms of relief or remedies; (f) investigating or researching, on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint, any matter in respect of human rights, and make recommendations to improve the functioning of public or private entities; (g) monitoring compliance by the State with obligations under treaties and conventions relating to human rights; and (h) performing any other functions or exercising any powers as are conferred on the Commission by a written law. (5) Subject to this Constitution, any person has the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission, alleging that a right or freedom in this Chapter has been denied, violated or infringed, or is threatened.

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