The Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) is an official who carries out parliamentary control over the observance of legislation on human rights and freedoms by state bodies, including law enforcement and regulatory authorities, enterprises, institutions and officials.

The law defines:

· the basic principles of the Ombudsman's activity;

· requirements for a candidate for the position of Ombudsman;

· election procedure;

· the main tasks, rights, duties and guarantees of the Ombudsman's activity;

· the procedure for consideration of appeals by the Ombudsman.

The main tasks of the Ombudsman:

· participation in the implementation of state policy in relation to human rights, freedoms and legitimate interests;

· implementation of parliamentary control over the observance by organizations and officials of legislation on human rights and freedoms;

· consideration of appeals from individuals and legal entities about violations of human rights, freedoms and legitimate interests;

· studying the practical implementation of legislation on human rights and freedoms and preparing proposals for their improvement;

· Taking appropriate measures to prevent cases of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in special institutions;

· promotion of the norms of international and national legislation on human rights and freedoms among the population;

· development of international cooperation in the field of human rights and freedoms.

The document was published in the National Database of Legislation and entered into force on 11/18/2024, Norma reports.