IOI – Connecting Public Service
Ombudsmen Globally

The Commonwealth National Preventive Mechanism has released a report as part of its monitoring role under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture. The report identified several systemic issues and concerns related to the service provider transition, which impacted overall safety and security and the day to day lives and experiences of people in detention.
Le 12 mars 2026, l'Ombudsman de l'Ontario, Paul Dubé, a publié le Plan de services aux Autochtones de son Bureau, s'engageant à des améliorations internes et à des engagements externes pour aider à garantir que les services publics en Ontario respectent les droits des Autochtones.
For people with mental illnesses, it is particularly important that the transition from inpatient treatment in the psychiatric wards of hospitals to follow-up care with practising specialists and outpatient follow-up care works well. Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz is therefore calling for better discharge management.