“In November 2016, the SCA encouraged the IHROBH to develop, formalize and maintain working relationships, as appropriate, with other domestic institutions established for the promotion and protection of human rights, including civil society organizations. Regular and constructive engagement with all relevant stakeholders is essential for NHRIs to fulfil their mandates effectively. 

The SCA acknowledges the IHROBH has improved engagement and cooperation with civil society organizations. The SCA further acknowledges that proposed amendments to the law would include a new Article 36 (a) providing for “regular and thematic consultations with civil society organizations, international organizations and bodies of the profession and the academic community”. 

The SCA encourages the IHROBH to continue to develop, formalise and maintain working relationships, as appropriate, with other domestic institutions established for the promotion and protection of human rights, including civil society organizations and to continue to advocate for the passage of the legislative amendments.”