Lebanese Human Rights Commission

The National Human Rights Commission including the committee for the Prevention of Torture - (NHRC-CPT) is a legally mandated and independent National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) functioning in full compliance with the Paris Principles. According to the Law No 62 dated 27/10/2016 (Official Gazette No 52 dated 3/11/2016), the NHRC-CPT discharges its mandate in all questions relating to the protection and promotion of human rights in Lebanon. In particular, the NHRC is vested with the following duties: Monitor the extent of Lebanon’s compliance with Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and draft and publish special or periodic reports thereon. Contribute independently to drafting reports that shall be submitted by the Lebanese State . Offer feedback and consultation upon the request of competent authorities or on its own initiative in regard to respecting and observing human rights standards. Receive claims and complaints of human rights violations and contribute to handling these claims through negotiations and mediation or through prosecution Contribute to the promotion of a culture of human rights and push for the implementation and development of educational programs on human rights. The Committte for the Prevention (CPT) of Torture works within the NHRC on protecting the rights of persons who are detained and deprived of their liberties in accordance with Lebanon’s obligations under the OPCAT. As defined by the OPCAT, CPT carries out the function of a national preventive mechanism aimed at protecting the rights of persons who are detained and deprived of their liberties. The CPT enjoys the independent legal capacity to act in matters related to torture and its prevention.