Description:
Parliamentary oversight is crucial for a functioning democracy. It ensures a system of checks and balances and upholds the rule of law through holding the executive accountable- and monitoring the implementation of policies and legislation. This section provides national, regional, and global resources on the oversight function of parliament. Materials, including tools and guidelines, highlight the legislative-executive relations and the tools parliamentarians use in practicing their oversight role. This section also pays particular attention to the role of parliaments in overseeing the security sector given its importance in establishing democratic governance, and the limited number of resources available on the topic.