(a)to investigate, at its own initiative or on a complaint made by any person or group of persons against the violation of any human right;

(b)to visit jails, prisons, and places of detention or related facilities with a view to assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations;

(c)to establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect of human rights;

(d)to recommend to Parliament effective measures to promote human rights, including provision of compensation to victims of violations of human rights or their families;

(e)to create and sustain within society the awareness of the provisions of this Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of Uganda;

(f)to educate and encourage the public to defend this Constitution at all times against all forms of abuse and violation;

(g)to formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate in the citizens of Uganda awareness of their civic responsibilities and an appreciation of their rights and obligations as free people;

(h)to monitor the Government’s compliance with international treaty and convention obligations on human rights; and

(i)to perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(a)establish its operational guidelines and rules of procedure;

(b)request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, agency or person in the performance of its functions; and

(c)observe the rules of natural justice.