Status

UNCAT ratification date

16 August 1996

OPCAT ratification date

28 January 2009

NPM Type

Ombuds Institution

NPM Legal Framework

Presidential Decree n°112 (13 January 2009) - Unofficial translation

Constitutional Law on Commissioner for Human Rights - Unofficial translation

NPM Structure

Azerbaijan designated the Commissioner for Human Rights as NPM by means of Presidential Decree n°112 (13 January 2009). Azerbaijan made the designation public through a declaration under Article 17 upon ratification.

There is a specific unit within the Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct visits to places of detention.

 

Annual reports

The Commisoner for Human Rights' annual reports include information on the NPM. The reports are available here.

 

Other Reports

Other reports and press releases are available on the NPM's website.