Ombudsman News 26/2016

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	IOI \| Successful follow-up NPM workshop held in Vilnius A follow-up NPM Workshop was hosted by the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office of the Republic of Lithuania. The three-day workshop brought 25 participants from 17 different countries to Vilnius to explore issues of common concern relating to the monitoring of psychiatric institutions. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	Sweden \| New Chief Parliamentary Ombudsman elected On 9 June, Justice of the Supreme Court Elisabeth Rynning was elected unanimously by Parliament to be the new Chief Parliamentary Ombudsman. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CHINA \| Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of direct investigation The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, announced the completion of a direct investigation into the Government's provision of public columbarium niches. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	AUSTRALIA \| Victorian Ombudsman reports on progress of recommendations to government The recommendations made by Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass in her first two years in office blended strong calls for a fairer and more effective public service with practicality in achieving positive outcomes for Victorians. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	EUROPE \| Council of Europe Help Programme The Council of Europe (CoE) has launched the first EU/CoE “HELP in the 28” course on "Fight against racism, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia". This is a free online course and it has been designed for legal professionals or anyone interested to legally fight discrimination. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CÔTE D’IVOIRE \| La CNDHCI rend visite au Médiateur de la République Le Médiateur de la République, M. N’Golo Coulibaly a reçu au siège de la Médiateur, une délégation de la Commission Nationale des Droits de l’Homme en Côte d’Ivoire (CNDHCI), conduite par sa nouvelle présidente, Mme Namizata Sangare. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español)

	CANADA \| Ontario Ombudsman urges province to ensure police are trained in de-escalation Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today called on the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to save lives by requiring police across the province to use de-escalation techniques in conflict situations before resorting to lethal force. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

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Ombudsman News 26/2016

Ombudsman News 26/2016

IOI | Successful follow-up NPM workshop held in Vilnius

Sweden | New Chief Parliamentary Ombudsman elected

CHINA | Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of direct investigation

AUSTRALIA | Victorian Ombudsman reports on progress of recommendations to government

EUROPE | Council of Europe Help Programme

CÔTE D’IVOIRE | La CNDHCI rend visite au Médiateur de la République

CANADA | Ontario Ombudsman urges province to ensure police are trained in de-escalation