The Algerian Parliament Assumes a Central Role in Enshrining Human Rights

The Bureau of the Council of the Nation affirmed on Tuesday that the Algerian Parliament assumes a central role in enshrining human rights, praising the achievements made by Algeria in this field.

In a statement published on the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism, celebrated on June 30 of each year, the Bureau of the Council of the Nation, chaired by Mr. Azouz Nasri, President of the Council, highlighted "the central role" of the Algerian Parliament in enshrining human rights. This is achieved through the adoption of organic and ordinary laws governing fundamental freedoms, the monitoring of the implementation of international commitments ratified by Algeria, as well as the work of its permanent committees tasked with examining legislative texts and overseeing related public policies.

This approach, the same source noted, "reflects the State's will to build an integrated legal and institutional system guaranteeing the protection of rights and freedoms."

Furthermore, on the occasion of this day, which coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Bureau of the Council of the Nation praised the achievements made by Algeria in the field of the protection and promotion of human rights, "thanks to the profound reforms initiated by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which have strengthened the constitutional and legal guarantees of rights and freedoms."

The Bureau of the Council of the Nation also recalled the active contribution of the Algerian Parliament to the institutional building of consultative bodies for the protection of human rights, in accordance with the prerogatives conferred upon the presidents of the two chambers of Parliament (the Council of the Nation and the National People's Assembly).

In this regard, it emphasized that human rights represent "the foundation of the modern State and the main criterion for evaluating the respect for the rule of law and the degree of democracy in each country."

"Human rights are no longer solely a matter of moral or political principles; they now constitute a true legal system integrating constitutional, legislative, and institutional dimensions," the statement noted.

The Bureau further recalled that parliaments constitute "the main legislative pillar for the protection of human rights" and "the guarantor of dignity, by exercising their mission of overseeing governmental action."

It also highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting dialogue between peoples, exchanging experiences, and advocating for the respect of human rights within regional and international parliamentary bodies.

The Bureau of the Council of the Nation reaffirmed that human rights constitute a universal value, reiterating Algeria's steadfast position in favor of respecting international law, while expressing its deep concern over the grave and persistent violations suffered by the brotherly Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Finally, the Bureau of the Council of the Nation renewed its commitment to continue its efforts to promote human rights through the exercise of its constitutional missions regarding legislation, parliamentary oversight, and parliamentary diplomacy. It reaffirmed its determination to contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law as well as the consolidation of the values of justice, freedom, and equality, the statement concluded.