NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -Human Rights Bahamas(HRB) is expressing considerations that the just lately established parliamentary Human Rights Committee (HRC) has not but began its work regardless of the pressing want to handle ongoing points affecting the Bahamians.
“As we head into 2025, a number of critical human rights challenges stay confronted by the Bahamian public. These embrace violations of labor and office rights; police brutality; arbitrary arrests and detentions; and inhumane jail situations, amongst many others,” the HRB mentioned in an announcement.
“We stay up for working carefully with this committee to enhance the lives of Bahamians and residents by the rights and protections enshrined within the structure,” it added.
The HRC was created to strengthen protections and guarantee The Bahamas complies with regional and world human rights requirements. Its duties embrace reporting to Parliament each six months, recommending legislative adjustments, and investigating alleged human rights violations by means of public hearings and inquiries.
The committee includes 5 members of the Home of Meeting and three legislators from the Senate, and the HRB mentioned that its work is significant to addressing longstanding points and bettering situations for residents and residents alike.
