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2022-11-18Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Weekly Newsletter - 01-14 November
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2023-07-13The Portuguese Ombudsman publishes its Annual Report 2022 and a report on its activities as NPM in 2022
The Ombudsman’s Report to the Assembly of the Republic – 2022 and the annual report on the activity developed as the NPM – National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture were delivered on 4 July 2023 at the Assembly of the Republic by the Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral.
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2018-11-13
Our value for money: an independent review
Earlier this year the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) commissioned an independent panel to carry out a peer review assessment of its value for money, led by Peter Tyndall, Ombudsman for the Republic of Ireland and President of the International Ombudsman Institute. The panel has now published their report, which concluded that following the PHSO’s organisational reforms and the service it offers beyond investigating complaints, the Office offers good value for money for taxpayers.
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2020-07-01
Ontario Ombudsman reports on 2019-2020 – “A year like no other”
Releasing his latest Annual Report, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé reflected on the stunning and ongoing challenges faced by the province’s public sector due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2023-07-05
Niels Fenger published an article on the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman as protector of citizens’ human rights
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Niels Fenger, published a new article in the Danish Weekly Law Reports (Ugeskrift for Retsvæsen) on the Ombudsman’s role as protector of human rights. In the article, he analyses the overlap of human rights with the Ombudsman’s tasks.
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2016-08-17
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall reminds Leaving Certificate students of their right to complain
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall congratulated students on their results in the Leaving Certificate examinations and reminded them that his Office can independently examine complaints against all public third-level education bodies.
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2022-02-07
Federal Ombudsman - Annual Report - 2020 - Highlights - EN
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2021-05-03
Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner - Annual Report 2020 - EN
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2016-12-21
The Federal Ombudsman’s “Medical Regularisation” investigation report has been published
The Federal Ombudsman conducted an investigation on the functioning of the Immigration Office 9ter Division which deals with applications for residence on medical grounds. That investigation report has now been presented to Parliament.
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2023-06-22
2022 Annual Report of the Parliamentary Ombudsman available in English
On 19 June 2023, the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman published its Annual report 2022 in English. Among others, the report focuses on its monitoring visits to psychiatric wards and the use of force and various forms of non-statutory interventions towards psychiatric patients. It also contains an article on the 10th anniversary on the Ombudsman's Children's Division.
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2023-06-22
19th Ombudsman de Montréal’s annual report tabled as it celebrates its 20 th anniversary
On 12 June 2023, the Ombudsman de Montréal, Me Nadine Mailloux, tabled her annual report for the year 2022 to City Council. The report covers 2,308 files handled, including 219 new enquiries on a wide variety of subjects, 53 of which were initiated by the OdM.
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2015-11-04
How to build and maintain independence
Possibly the most important element to the success of an Ombudsman is the office’s independence. It must not be, or be seen to be, answerable to the government of the day or to the agencies within the office’s jurisdiction. At the same time, the office must also not be or be seen to be a community advocate. The Ombudsman must clearly be acting in the public interest at all times.
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2023-06-05Ombudsperson for Financial Services of Mauritius
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2017-10-12
Ombudsman Hong Kong hosted 21st Presentation Ceremony of the Ombudsman’s Awards
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, Ms Connie Lau, hosted the 21st Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 11 October 2017. At the Ceremony, she encouraged tripartite co-operation among the Office of the Ombudsman, members of the public and organisations under complaint to bring about further enhancement in the quality and efficiency of public administration through the lodging and handling of complaints.
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2022-06-27
Médiateur Fédéral – Rapport d’Activités 2021
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2016-03-25
Toronto Ombudsman releases annual report 2015
Toronto – March 24th, 2016 - Toronto’s Interim Ombudsman says 2015 was a year of wide-spread recognition for the work the office is doing.
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2021-08-26
Commissioner for Human Rights - Annual Report - 2018 - Summary EN
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2021-02-25
Finland - Parliamentary Ombudsman - Annual Report 2017 - Summary - EN
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2017-10-23
South Australian Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2016-17
The Ombudsman tabled his 2016/2017 Annual Report in Parliament on 18 October 2017. The Report highlights that complaints about state and local government continue to rise significantly; there has been an increase of 14% in complaints made to the Ombudsman’s Office this financial year. Applications for external reviews of determinations made under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 went up 44%.
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2021-11-17
Peter Tyndall awarded Honorary Life Membership
Mr. Peter Tyndall, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner of Ireland and former President of the IOI, has been awarded IOI Honorary Life Membership. At its mid-term meeting on 15 November 2021, the IOI Board of Directors expressed its gratitude for Mr. Tyndall by acclamation for his long-term and very successful work as President of the IOI.