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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Dom Naroda
Parliamentary bodies dealing with human rights :
Committee for Constitutional and Legal Matters

Type of parliamentary body Multifunctional
Nature Permanent
Related to chambers Dom Naroda
Date of creation On the first meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly after the conclusion of the War (1992-1995)
Last renewal date
Mandate The Committee establishes and finds the legal basis and compliance of the laws in the legislative procedures with the legal system of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including human rights laws. It also performs authentic interpretation of external norms relating to human rights of individuals and organisations.
Membership The Committee has six members, elected after general elections, indirectly.
Working methods After being petitioned by individuals and organisations in public session the Committee considers the matter and then delivers the verdict to relevant parties regarding the issue. It can conduct public inquiries.
Relations with other parliamentary bodies All Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina committees are equal and relationships are based on the principles of mutual respect and team coordination.
Relations with external bodies There is a delineated and exact procedure for dealing with external bodies. It is guided by the general principle of mutual respect.
Subjects dealt with Implementation of property claims (Annex 7 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Main address Trg BiH br. 1
SARAJEVO
Fax +387 332 334 80
Website http://www.parlament.ba
PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
Name Mr. Ivo Miro Jovic
Notes President
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Phone +387 332 844 40
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SECRETARY
Name Mr. Zijad Hasic
Notes Committee Secretary
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Phone +387 332 844 40
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 May 2009
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