Article 53: Powers of Uganda Human Rights Commission
Uganda Human Rights Commission
53.Powers of the Commission
(1)In the performance of its functions, the Commission shall have the powers of a court—
(a)to issue summons or other orders requiring the attendance of any person before the Commission and the production of any document or record relevant to any investigation by the Commission;
(b)to question any person in respect of any subject matter under investigation before the Commission;
(c)to require any person to disclose any information within his or her knowledge relevant to any investigation by the Commission; and
(d)to commit persons for contempt of its orders.
(2)The Commission may, if satisfied that there has been an infringement of a human right or freedom, order—
(a)the release of a detained or restricted person;
(b)payment of compensation; or
(c)any other legal remedy or redress
(3)A person or authority dissatisfied with an order made by the Commission under clause (2) of this Article has a right to appeal to the High Court.
(4)The Commission shall not investigate—
(a)any matter which is pending before a court or judicial tribunal;
(b)a matter involving the relations or dealings between the Government and the Government of any foreign State or international organisation; or
(c)a matter relating to the exercise of the prerogative of mercy.
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The Human Rights Commission can act like a court when investigating human rights complaints. It can summon you to appear, demand documents, question y...
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