National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia
NHRC
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Mongolia is established by the Law on National Human Rights Commission of 7 December 2000 (as amended). Three commissioners are appointed by the State Great Khural (Parliament) for six-year terms, without executive nomination — the legislature selects directly from candidates put forward by civil-society panels. Commissioners must not be current or former sworn law-enforcement officers. The NHRC receives complaints from individuals against any state body, including the police and prison administration, and may recommend remedies and disciplinary measures to the relevant agency head or to Parliament. It may inspect detention facilities and request documentation but has no statutory subpoena power or compelled-testimony authority; access to personnel files and BWC footage is not expressly granted and is provided on a case-by-case basis. Use-of-force complaints are investigated by NHRC staff and referred to the Prosecutor General for criminal action if warranted. Annual reports are submitted to Parliament and published.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Law on National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia
- Citation
- Law of 7 December 2000, as amended 2011 and 2017
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state bodies and officials, including police (General Police Department), border troops, and corrections (prison administration); investigates complaints of human rights violations and makes recommendations to Parliament and relevant agencies.