The Azerbaijani Commissioner’s annual report for 2017 will be heard at the Milli Mejlis

The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan submitted her 2017 Annual Report to the state authorities, namely the country President, Parliament, Cabinet of Ministers, and Constitutional as well as Supreme Court and to the Prosecutor General in conformity with Article 14 of the Constitutional Law on Ombudsman.

The 2017 Annual Report reflects the Commissioner’s activity for  restoration of human rights and freedoms  provided by the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan and treaties to which Azerbaijan is a party an violated by state and local self-governing bodies, officials, prevention of violation of human rights and freedoms, the outcomes of legal awareness and scientific analytical work, international relations, as well as proposals and recommendations aimed at effective ensuring of human rights and freedoms.

Hearing of the 2017 Report in the country Parliament is considered on 24 April, 2018. Afterwards, the Report will make available to the public.