Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance
CHRAGG
Summary
The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) was established on 1 July 2001 under the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance Act No. 7 of 2001 and inaugurated in March 2002. It functions simultaneously as Tanzania's national ombudsman and national human rights institution. Commissioners are appointed by the President of the United Republic and the Commission covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. CHRAGG investigates complaints of human rights violations and maladministration by government authorities, may conduct own-initiative investigations, visit places of detention, and issue public statements. Its findings take the form of recommendations rather than binding orders. CHRAGG is accredited as a national human rights institution (NHRI) and participates in international human rights mechanisms.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance Act, 2001 (No. 7 of 2001); Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 (as amended)
- Citation
- Act No. 7 of 2001
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All human rights violations and maladministration by public bodies across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar; receives and investigates individual complaints and conducts own-initiative investigations