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2020-02-28Investigation by the Québec Ombudsman: taxpayers’ rights should be upheld
To avoid the involvement of the courts, Revenu Québec may enter into transactions (settlements) with certain taxpayers. In an investigation report released on February 27, 2020, the Québec Ombudsman revealed that the opposing party’s rights are not always upheld when these transactions are made.
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2020-02-24
Parliamentary Ombudsman directs severe criticism towards Prison and Probation Service
Sweden has received international criticism for a long time due to inmates’ conditions in Swedish remand prisons. The criticism concerns primarily the fact that inmates with restrictions are put in isolation and thus put in a situation that may risk affecting their mental and physical health.
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2020-02-28
Ombudsman’s representatives conducted monitoring of clinical hospital of the Armed Forces
The head of the sector for the Protection of the Rights of Military Servants of the Ombudsman Office, Fazail Hasanov and the Chief Advisor of this Sector, Adil Hajiyev visited jointly with the representative of the Ministry of Defense the main clinical hospital of the Armed Forces.
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2020-03-02
Ontario Ombudsman Director for Special Ombudsman Response Team
Ombudsman Ontario job opportunity for Director, Special Ombudsman Response Team (SORT). As a key member of the Ombudsman’s Executive Management Team, the SORT Director provides investigative expertise, leadership, high-level strategic advice and critical management support to the Ombudsman.
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2020-03-03
Commonwealth Ombudsman published updated Better Practice Guide for Automated Decision-Making
Advances in technology have made it easier for agencies to make automated decisions. Government decisions, like most decisions, affect people’s lives, so it is important that automated decision-making systems uphold the legal rights and privacy of individuals.
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2020-03-03
Ontario Ombudsman raises awareness of Venice Principles and encourages their adoption worldwide
Speaking to colleagues from across Canada and around the world, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé this week welcomed new international standards that define, promote and protect the role of ombudsmen in strengthening democracy and promoting fundamental rights.
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2020-03-04
APT study on follow-up to NPM recommendations now available
How can National Preventive Mechanisms efficiently follow-up on their recommendations for change? A study on follow-up to NPM recommendations was conducted in the framework of tailored support to the Armenian NPM under an EU-funded project.
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2020-03-04
Protecting the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls
52% of migrants who came to Europe in 2017 were women, according to the 2017 United Nations International Migration Report. Together with children, women and girls are the other most vulnerable groups most at risk from all types of abuses including trafficking, forced marriage or sexual exploitation. Up to 94% of them were trafficked for sexual exploitation in 2016.
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2020-03-04
Ombudsman celebrates 30 years of the Namibian Constitution
The 9th of February 2020 marked 30 years since the adoption of the Namibian Constitution. This year’s anniversary is all the more special as it coincides with the country’s 30th independence anniversary to be observed on 21 March. The Ombudsman celebrated Constitution Day across six different regions, with the main event held at the Dawid Bezuidenhout High School Windhoek.
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2020-03-05
PHSO publishes Ombudsman’s Casework Report 2019
Today the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman publishes its first annual Ombudsman’s Casework Report. The Report shows the wide range of cases the organisation concluded in 2019. As well as serious complaints about the NHS in England, the report includes cases involving UK government departments and other public services.
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2020-03-06
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes arrangements for production, distribution and stocktaking of surgical masks
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the arrangements for production, distribution and stocktaking of surgical masks manufactured by the Correctional Services Department (CSD).
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2020-03-06
Appointment of Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan as Provincial Ombudsman of Sindh
The Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah has appointed Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan as Ombudsman Sindh for a period of four years. Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan administered Oath of Office by the Governor Sindh on 24th February, 2020 and has assumed the charge of the post on 25th February, 2020. His appointment has been highly appreciated by all sections of Society in view of his valuable services in various capacities in Federal and Provincial Governments.
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2020-03-04
Ombudsman participated in international workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
The Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral, and the Deputy Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, participated in an international workshop on "Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights", organised by the IOI and the Catalan Ombudsman, in Barcelona from 2 – 3 March 2020.
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2020-03-09
Chief Ombudsman critical of overcrowding at Henry Bennett
The Chief Ombudsman is calling on the Waikato District Health Board to address overcrowding, and the high use of seclusion and physical restraints, at its Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre. This is the first time he has released his reports into the conditions and treatment of people held in New Zealand’s public health and disability facilities. All reports on public health and disability facilities will be considered for publication in the future.
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2020-03-09
Ombudsman visited the Pre-Trial Detention Facility
In the framework of the National Preventive Mechanism, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva visited Baku Pre-Trial Detention Facility under auspieces of the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice.
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2020-03-11
Stanislav Křeček elected as the new Public Defender of Rights
Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic elected Mr. Stanislav Křeček as the new Public Defender of Rights for the term of six years. Mr. Křeček succeeded Ms. Anna Šabatová and took his office on 19 February 2020.
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2020-03-11
Ombudsmen alert about artificial intelligence and human rights
The Catalan Ombudsman and the IOI started a debate in Europe on artificial intelligence and human rights in Barcelona. The conference brought together institutions, experts, business representatives, Ombudsman and representatives of human rights structures. Participants consider it necessary and urgent to regulate the guarantee of human rights in international treaties, which could be violated by the application of artificial intelligence.
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2020-03-11
New Director of Investigations & Conflict Resolution joins Ombudsman Toronto
Ombudsman Susan Opler is pleased to announce that Mr Ciarán Buggle has joined Ombudsman Toronto as the Director of Investigations and Conflict Resolution.
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2020-03-11
“Frustration and Suspicion” at lost records: The Ombudsman of Wales' Special Report
Service users and their families are being left feeling frustrated and suspicious by health and social care providers losing their medical records, a special report by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has revealed.
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2020-03-16
Covid-19 Update regarding 12th IOI World Conference
Following the news concerning the outbreak and rapid spread of the Corona COVID19 disease, the IOI World Board is now considering a postponement of the 12th IOI World Conference and General Assembly. We will notify delegates of the IOI World Board’s decision in this regard. ******** Suite aux nouvelles concernant l'apparition et la propagation rapide de la maladie Corona COVID19, de l'IIO envisage maintenant de décaler la 12e conférence mondiale et l'Assemblée générale. ******** Tras las noticias relativas a la rápida propagación de la enfermedad de Corona COVID19,la Junta Directiva del IIO está considerando ahora aplazar la 12ª Conferencia Mundial y de la Asamblea General.
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