4.13 This impressive array of commitments needs to be thoroughly examined by the Central Government with a view to seeing where the country faIls short in legistatan, and in practice. The Commission, itself, has a statutory responsibility under Section 12(f) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to "study treaties and oLher international instruments on human rights and make recommendationsfor their effecive implementation." Within the constraints of time and staff, its competing priorities and the daily pressure of the complaints which it is handling, the Commission has constantly been urging specific practical steps for the better fulfillment of treaty commitments. However, the Commission realizes that its work in this regard needs to be given a sharper focus and be pursued as a priority programme. It will seek to do so in :he period ahead, drawing upon the best svailable expertise.

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