(1)There shall be a commission called the Uganda Human Rights Commission.

(2)The Commission shall be composed of a chairperson and not less than three other persons appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.

(3)The Chairperson of the Commission shall be a judge of the High Court or a person qualified to hold that office.

(4)The Chairperson and members of the Commission shall be persons of high moral character and proven integrity and shall serve for a period of six years and be eligible for re-appointment.