1.
There shall be established a Human Rights Committee (here
after referred to in the present Covenant as the Committee). It shall consist of eigh
teen members and shall carry out the functions hereinafter provided.
2. The Committee shall be composed of nationals of the States Parties to the
present Covenant who shall be persons of high moral character and recognized com
petence in the field of human rights, consideration being given to the usefulness of
the participation of some persons having legal experience.
3. The members of the Committee shall be elected and shall serve in their per
sonal capacity.
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