No 1: Use of impact assessments
Impact assessments of the positive and negative effects of proposals for laws on different groups in society are an established part of the law-making process.
No 5: Practice
In practice, human rights are mainstreamed throughout parliamentary work. Parliament interacts on a regular basis with NHRIs, CSOs and UN human rights mechanisms.
No 4: Engagement with UN human rights mechanisms
Parliament has a clear role in the different stages of the reporting procedures to the UN Human Rights Council under its universal periodic review and to the UN human rights treaty bodies. It contributes to the preparation and presentation of national reports and the implementation of subsequent recommendations.
No 3: NHRI
The NHRI is established in law and has the necessary mandate and resources to carry out its work. Its relationship with parliament is in line with the Belgrade principles on the relationship between national human rights institutions and parliaments.
No 2: Specialized committees
Parliament has one or more specialized committees responsible for human rights, with powers to assess legislation and government policy and action, and to ensure their compatibility with human rights obligations.
No 1: International human rights obligations
Parliament has a mandate to debate and ratify international human rights treaties, and to ensure that the national legal framework is consistent with international human rights obligations.
No 3: Participation in national SDG coordination mechanisms
Parliament participates in national SDG coordination mechanisms and is involved in the preparation of, and follow-up to, national reports on SDG progress to international bodies.
No 2: Mainstreaming the SDGs in parliament
Mechanisms exist to support SDG mainstreaming in parliament. Parliamentary committees assess policy and legislation in their respective area of responsibility against SDG objectives.
No 1: Oversight of executive action
Parliament debates and scrutinizes national development plans and government reports to ensure alignment with, and localization of, the SDGs.
No 3: Communication with the public
Parliament communicates effectively with the public about emerging policy issues, including by providing regular updates on actions and decisions taken.
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