7.7.3 Operational Constraints

In an effort to control the new NHRI by law, there is a frequent temptation to constrict operational flexibility by defining detailed organisational structures, operating procedures or even strategic objectives beyond the basics in law. This is contrary to the independence that institutions should have, because NHRIs themselves are responsible for determining how to organise and conduct their work. States should be dissuaded from trying to create by-laws or other binding documents to pre-empt the commissioner or members from developing their own organisational structure and organisational objectives.