In its quarterly newsletter, the European Region of the International Ombudsman Institute shares its activities for the period of April – June 2026.
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The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 29 June 2026 announced the completion of four direct investigation operations, which examine the Government’s determination of slope maintenance responsibility and risk management of private slopes, the management of countryside facilities, the arrangements for counter services at the Licensing Offices of the Transport Department (“TD”), and combating unlawful occupation of government land. A total of 127 improvement recommendations were made.
The NSW Ombudsman has released a report detailing its assessment of the implementation of the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) since its commencement in January 2021.
The 2025 Control Yuan Annual Report has been published recently. The Annual Report highlights the CY’s major achievements in exercising its powers and summarizes six investigation case studies under three main themes: Rectifying Civil Service Conduct, Protecting the Rights and Interests of Vulnerable Groups, and Advancing Human Rights Values. The Annual Report is published in English and Spanish, and electronic versions are available on the CY (English and Spanish) official website.
The Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Australasia and Pacific Region. The June 2026 Issue number 17 of the Waka Tangata APOR E-News is now available.
The State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Matanyahu Englman, has launched a comprehensive strategic initiative to integrate Gemini Enterprise across the office, establishing the institution as a technological pioneer while balancing innovation with professional responsibility.
El Defensor del Pueblo de Navarra-Nafarroako Arartekoa, Patxi Vera, ha situado la integración y la convivencia como uno de los “principales retos” de la Comunidad foral durante su comparecencia ante la Comisión de Régimen Foral del Parlamento de Navarra, donde ha presentado el Informe Anual 2025 de la institución.
El Defensor del Pueblo ha registrado en las Cortes Generales el documento Buenas prácticas en las contenciones mecánicas, una guía orientada a homogeneizar prácticas y reforzar las garantías en todos los ámbitos en los que estas medidas de contención pudieran ser utilizadas. La nueva edición tiene como objetivo la reducción progresiva de este tipo de recurso como medio coercitivo.
The Austrian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) published the English version of its Annual Report 2025. In the year under review, the NPM carried out 423 visits, which provides an insight into the human rights situation in Austria. In addition to positive observations, numerous deficits were identified again in 2025.
Le Rapport annuel 2025-2026 du Bureau, publié le 25 juin 2026, met en lumière les résultats obtenus dans le traitement de 35 023 plaintes et demandes de renseignements dans tous les secteurs relevant de sa compétence.