The Acting Public Defender, Motondo Mukulu is calling for more powers for his office.

Speaking on Nationwide This Morning, Mr. Mukulu said the Office should be empowered to argue matters in court.

While acknowledging that he would support any mechanism that advances human rights in the country, Mr. Mukulu believes a Human Rights Commission may not be necessary, if his office is given broader legislative powers.

He says human rights need to become ingrained in the thought process of the average Jamaican.

Acting Public Defender, Motondo Mukulu, speaking on Nationwide This Morning.