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National Human Rights Commission Act, 2017 (No. 8 of 2017).

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Gambia
Human rights
2017-12-13
National
Law, Act

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The NHRC Act establishes a Commission for the promotion and protection of human rights in The Gambia. The Commission shall consist of five people ( including at least two women):
- Chairperson who must be a legal practitioner of not less than ten years post-call experience and has an additional at least five years of experience in promotion or protection of human rights in any capacity;
- A vice-chairperson who has acquired not less than five years expertise in his or her field; and
- three other members.

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    Date of entry into force
    2018-01-13
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