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Fri, 29 January 2016 Ombudsman News 4/2016 |
IOI | Follow-up NPM training in LithuaniaDue to the huge success of the IOI’s first NPM training, we are pleased to inform you that this year will see a follow-up NPM training with a special focus on the monitoring of psychiatric facilities. Hosted by the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office, the training will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania from 21 to 23 June 2016. Save the date! » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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Zambia | Office of Investigator General transitions from an executive Ombudsman to a Parliamentary OmbudsmanThe Office of the Ombudsman in Zambia has undergone a number of changes, which will be beneficial to the public in terms of more efficient and effective service delivery. On 5 January 2016, His Excellency Mr Edgar C. Lungu, the President of the Republic of Zambia signed the Constitution Bill Number 17 of 2015 which amongst other clauses changed the Office of the Investigator General to the Office of the Public Protector. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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EUROPE | FRA publishes first monthly update on fundamental rights and migrationAs refugees, asylum seekers and migrants continue to risk their lives to reach the EU, FRA will be publishing a monthly overview of the fundamental rights situation in the Member States that have seen the greatest numbers arriving in or passing through their territory. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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Canada | Recommandation du Protecteur du citoyen concernant le projet de loi n° 77 – Loi sur l’immigration au QuébecLa protectrice du citoyen du Québec, Raymonde Saint-Germain, souscrit aux principes généraux du projet de loi n° 77 – Loi sur l’immigration au Québec, qui propose une réforme du système d’immigration. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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POLAND | Commissioner Bodnar gives interview to Onet“Some representatives of the authorities openly say that they do not respect the Constitution. I find it particularly dangerous. No one has done anything like this in Poland since the transformation in 1989” – The Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, Dr. Adam Bodnar, told Onet. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CHINA | Ombudsman Hong Kong presents two investigation reportsThe Office of The Ombudsman held a press conference on 28 January 2016 to announce the results of a direct investigation report and a complaint investigation report, namely “Government’s Implementation of Strengthened Control of Exhaust Emissions from Petrol and LPG Vehicles” and “Handling of Food Safety Complaints by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department”. The press conference also covered a brief report on the work of the Office for the year of 2015 (January to December 2015). » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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