BackOn 1st February 2017, the Ombudsman of Catalonia, Rafael Ribó, submitted the Annual Report 2016 to the President of the Catalan Parliament. An English summary of all resolutions issued is now available.
Social vulnerability, territorial sustainability and basic supplies were in the focus of attention of the Catalan Ombudsman in 2016. More than 38,000 people contacted the Ombudsman, over 18,000 complaints were handled and 281 ex-officio actions were initiated.
Shortcomings in regulations and excessive procedures prevent the exercise of rights in social matters. The numerous complaints about urban projects show that measures, regulations and transparency need to be implemented to preserve the sustainability of the territory.
Catalan Ombudsman Rafael Ribó further alerts about several situations that can be interpreted as attacks on freedom of expression and other fundamental rights and freedoms.
Source: Office of the Ombudsman of Catalonia, Spain
