UN treaty bodies monitor signatory States’ implementation of UN treaties.
UN Human Rights System
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UN Charter-based bodies review the human rights practices of all members of the United Nations.
Through a system of regular reporting and examination, States that have ratified a treaty must inform the treaty body about the human rights situation in their country
The treaty body then assesses the State's best practices and looks at the areas which improvement is still needed to comply with the treaty obligations
This is then provided as recommendations to Governments, known as 'Concluding Observations'
Human Rights Council
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Other States will give recommendations
The State under review must respond
The NI Executive and Departments must feed into this process, so matters relating to Northern Ireland can be responded to appropriately
Be negotiated based on mutually suitable dates
Involve the Special Rapporteur seeking meetings with the NI Executive and relevant Departments
Holding meetings with relevant community and voluntary organisations
Promote and protect human rights for all people
Assists countries in fulfilling their human rights duties