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(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.