| Type of parliamentary body |
Specialized |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Asamblea Nacional
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| Date of creation |
September 1992 |
| Last renewal date |
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| Mandate |
The Committee examines all bills and matters regarding human rights referred to it by the Assembly. |
| Membership |
The Committee is composed of seven MPs, who are appointed by their respective parliamentary groups to serve one-year terms. |
| Working methods |
Consensus in the majority of cases; otherwise votes are taken. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
Informal. |
| Relations with external bodies |
Ombudsman, Panamanian Human Rights Committee, Transparency International, trade unions, related associations. |
| Subjects dealt with |
Prison reform. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Asamblea Nacional
Palacio Justo Arosemana
Apartado Postal 3346, Zona 4
PANAMA CITY
|
| Phone |
+507 262 60 91
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| Fax |
... |
| E-mail |
... |
| Website |
http://www.asamblea.gob.pa
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
|
| Name |
Mr. Agustín Escudé Saab |
| Notes |
President |
| Name |
Mr. Bernardo Abrego J. |
| Notes |
Vice-President |
|
SECRETARY
|
| Name |
Mr. Benito Casés J. |
| Notes |
Secretary |
