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2011-09-02New South Wales Ombudsman reports on the need of a boarding house reform
On 16 August 2011, the NSW Ombudsman tabled a special report to Parliament titled More than board and lodging: the need for boarding house reform. The report draws on extensive work by the Ombudsman´s office since 2002, which has identified serious concerns about the safety, health, welfare and rights of the residents of licensed boarding houses, and the adequacy of the system that is meant to protect them.
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2021-03-19
Involuntary hospitalized people will be able to benefit from an independent assessment of their mental health status
Involuntary hospitalized persons with mental and behavioral disorders from now on will be able to take advantage of an independent assessment of their state of mental health. Such a possibility is provided for in the Minister of Health’s procedure, which was approved taking into account the recommendations of the Seimas Ombudsman Augustinas Normantas.
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2011-07-19
For more information and contact details please download the SYT-Brochure 2011.
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2011-07-13
"Walking a Fine Line" - An Investigation of the Monticello Mayor & City Council
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2010-12-28
Australia_ Ombudsman_Victoria_ Investigation into the issuing of infringement notices public transport users_2010
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2021-01-13
Strengthening independent NHRIs and human rights protection in Austria
On 12 January 2021 the Austrian Ombudsman Board, in close cooperation with the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) organized an online exchange to shine light on human rights protection in Austria in times of Covid-19 and to discuss how to strengthen the independence of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).
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2011-01-18
Chancellor of Justice started preparatory work for fulfilling the tasks of Children's Ombudsman
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice has, as of 1 January 2011, formed a new division in his office dealing only with children's rights. This is done in the framework of preparatory activities for becoming Children's Ombudsman.
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2009-09-15
New Head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission
In August 2009 Yang Kun, the first chief of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, resigned for personal reasons.
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2020-12-15
Ombudsperson calling on public sector organizations to strengthen complaint handling systems during pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the BC Ombudsperson is releasing a new best practice report today aimed at helping public sector organizations deal with complaints fairly, efficiently and effectively.
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2011-05-26
Deputy Parliamentary Ombudsman Maija Sakslin joins Executive Board of the European Agency for Fundamental Rights
Meeting on 19-20.5.2001, the Management Board of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights chose Deputy-Ombudsman Maija Sakslin for a seat on the Agency's Executive Board.
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2021-02-22
Commonwealth Ombudsman - Did they do what they said they would? Reviewing our Recommendations (Sept 2020) - EN
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2013-04-19
Panit NITITHANPRAPAS (middle), Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, with two staff members and the IOI General Secretariat. (photo by N. Unkart)
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2020-09-15
Did they do what they said they would?
Today the Commonwealth Ombudsman Michael Manthorpe released a report: “Did they do what they said they would?” on the implementation of recommendations made in a number of earlier public investigation reports.
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2011-03-18
Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights took part in 16th session of the UN Human Rights Council
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Nina Karpachova took part in the ongoing 16th session of the UN Human Rights Council. On 9 March 2011 the Ombudsman made an oral statement at the Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child focused on children who live and work in the street.
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2020-07-16
Members of fifth-term Control Yuan effectively carrying out their duties
Since taking office on 1 August 2014, the fifth-term CY Members have been actively carrying out their duties, building on the foundation laid by past CY Members. In addition to detecting illegal practices and eliminating malpractice, the CY Members are dedicated to promoting effective governance, redressing public grievances, and the protection of human rights of all kinds.
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2020-07-08
UN torture prevention body: COVID-19 shows need to strengthen NPMs
The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has called for the role of domestic monitoring bodies, officially known as National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs), to be strengthened, highlighting the importance of monitoring the conditions of people deprived of liberty in critical situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-11-30
Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman - Legislation Review (Nov. 2020)
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2020-07-15
Can a further pandemic be handled less restrictively in Prison and Probation Service institutions?
Only one out of all inmates in state and local prisons and halfway houses under the Danish Prison and Probation Service has been infected with COVID-19. The Ombudsman finds this very positive. At the same time, however, he recommends, following a recent Ombudsman investigation, that the Prison and Probation Service review its experiences of recent months with a view to determining whether a future pandemic can be handled by means of less restrictive measures.
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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.
