This section provides an overview of national human rights structures across various governance levels, including public authorities, parliamentary committees, government agencies, and civil society. Some, like equality bodies and data protection authorities, are mandated by EU law, while others address EU fundamental rights when required by legislation. The roles and structures of these national bodies continue to change over time.
Commission for Legal Affairs, Public Administration and Human Rights
Parliamentary structure/mechanism
Article 19 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, ‘Standing committees and sub-committees of the Assembly’:
‘1. The Assembly of Albania appoints in plenary sitting, 8 standing committees with these names and fields of responsibilities:‘The Committee on Legal Issues, Public Administration and Human Rights ([c]odes andorganizationof judicial power, the administration of judicial power and management of its budget,organizationand functioning of local government,decentralizationreform, territorial division, independent services in the system of justice and human rights)‘2. Within the standing committees, upon proposal of the Conference of the Group Chairpersons, sub-committees may be established on special issues.’
Law No 9902 on Consumer Protection, Amendment Decision No 1444 on the functioning and payment of members of the Consumer Protection Commission, as well as the determination of the procedures for evaluating violations, dated 22 October 2008