This gave it enhanced access to the United Nations human rights bodies.

The NCHR also launches investigations due to complaints of human rights abuse in the correction centers in Jordan.

In carrying out its human rights-related activities, the NCHR has a nationwide jurisdiction with complete budgetary and administrative independence.

The board is made up of 21 qualified experts from various professions and backgrounds who appropriately reflect the various groups in society and are active in human rights protection and promotion.

Representatives of civil society organizations, trade unions and professional associations, the legal and health sectors, academia, parliament, and government make up the board of trustees.