The Special Procedures assumed by the Human Rights Council are thematic and country-related. Special Rapporteur is one of the titles used for these procedures. The present one was established in 1992.

• Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana, since May 2008
• Mr. Paulo Sergio Pinheiro (Brazil), December 2000 - April 2008
• Mr. Rajsoomer Lallah (Mauritius), 1996-2000 (resigned on 02/11/2000) 
• Mr.Yozo Yokota (Japan), 1992-1996
  
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