DOHA: The State Cabinet yesterday approved a draft law that provides full autonomy to the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), the country’s rights watchdog.
The draft law amends a number of provisions of Law no. 17 of 2001 on regulating the NHRC.
According to the draft law, NHRC enjoys full autonomy in exercising its activities related to human rights.
Criminal or disciplinary action cannot be taken against any member for opinions or statements presented before the committee and its subcommittees in matters within their competence.
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