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2020-06-22IBAC and Ombudsman to collaborate on investigation into allegations of branch stacking, misconduct and other matters
Victoria’s integrity agencies, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission and the Victorian Ombudsman will pool their expertise to investigate alleged serious misconduct and corruption involving Victorian public officers.
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2020-09-23
Ombudsman inspection leads to pre-trial investigation at social care home with director being removed from office
During the inspection performed by the Human Rights Division of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office, a man with special needs was found illegally imprisoned at Skemai Social Care Home in Rokiškis district, where he spent two weeks behind bars.
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2019-07-10
Parliamentary Ombudsman presents 2018 Annual Report to the Speaker of the House
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Mr Anthony C. Mifsud, called upon the President of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Angelo Farrugia to present the Office of the Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2018.
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2017-05-09Responding to the asbestos problem - November 2010
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2024-07-26
Ombudsman publishes 2023 Year Report
The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten recently published the 2023-year report. In 2023 there were a total of 367 complaints handled of which 43 resulted in a report by the Ombudsman.
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2018-10-29
Control Yuan requests Council of Agriculture to improve regulatory mechanism
Climate change has a comprehensive impact on our lives. How to adjust social and economic development models to enable people to adapt to the impacts of climate change has become a major focus. In response to the climate change issue, the Control Yuan urges Council of Agriculture to improve its regulatory mechanism.
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2016-11-10
Western Australia Ombudsman reports on agencies‘ progress to give effect to his recommendations
On 10 November 2016, the Western Australian Ombudsman, Chris Field, tabled in Parliament a report on giving effect to recommendations arising from the Investigation into issues associated with violence restraining orders and their relationship with family and domestic violence fatalities.
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2017-10-11
Toronto Ombudsman Recommends $462,000 Payment to Senior
Ombudsman Toronto released its Enquiry Report recommending that the City of Toronto repay $462,000 to a senior after selling his house in a tax sale.
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2019-06-13
Queensland Ombudsman releases new language resource to improve knowledge about the office
The Queensland Ombudsman has released a new information resource to help improve community knowledge about the function of the Office. The new product outlines the role of the Office in 14 community languages and provides information about using the BrowseAloud tool on our website.
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2025-04-04
Re-watch the webinar on “Children's Ombudsman: Safeguarding Children's Rights”
On 25 March 2025 the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the IOI, held a webinar to discuss the critical role of children's Ombudsman offices in promoting and safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable. In case you missed the live session, or wish to revisit its insights, you can access the recording of this webinar on YouTube.
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2020-03-27
During a state of emergency access to information should be ensured for persons with disabilities
Following the declaration of State of Emergency aimed at preventing the spread of Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Human Rights Defender received complaints from persons with disabilities requesting the Defender's support in accessing information.
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2018-01-30
Ombudsman working to improve services for asylum seekers
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has published a commentary on his Office’s experience of dealing with complaints from refugees and asylum seekers living in direct provision centres. In ‘The Ombudsman & Direct Provision – The story so far’, the Ombudsman says that sometimes residents are reluctant to complain and some complaints arise as a result of cultural differences. As a result the Ombudsman’s office has worked with the Reception and Integration Agency, and residents and managers in 35 centres around the country to seek to improve services.
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2020-01-27
Ombudsman listens to observations of the Independent Commission on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Representatives of the Seimas Ombudsman's Office met with members of the Commission for the Monitoring of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities under the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman to discuss observations regarding the situation of the rights of persons with disabilities in the country.
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2019-08-29
Council of Europe publication on “Unboxing AI – 10 steps to protect human rights”
Artificial intelligence (AI) driven technologies are increasingly present in our daily life, including in home appliances and social media applications. This brings great opportunities but also involves risks with real and serious consequences for individuals, including potential breaches of their human rights.
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2020-05-20
In just over a month, the Ombudsman has addressed more than 300 issues related to COVID-19
The Human Rights Ombudsman has been closely monitoring the coronavirus disease situation in Slovenian and abroad as well as the measures adopted by the state authorities to contain the epidemic and protect the most vulnerable groups of citizens. Many people have also contacted us via email and the toll-free number raising questions and issues.
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2019-08-30
BC Ombudsperson able to receive complaints as ICBC’s new rate model takes effect
As ICBC’s new insurance rate model comes into effect September 1st, the British Columbia Ombudsperson is reminding vehicle owners that his office can investigate complaints about ICBC.
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2019-03-25
Control Yuan presses MOTC and MOI to review taxi driver license regulations
The Control Yuan (CY) carried out an investigation after receiving a complaint by a citizen claiming he was being deprived of his right to work by being prohibited for life from holding a taxi driver’s license due to a conviction for attempted murder, despite having already served his prison sentence. The right to work is the right of each citizen to earn a living to survive and should be protected by the government.
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2019-07-17
Ombudsman and Health Information Authority forge closer ties to better protect the public
On Thursday, 11 July 2019 IOI President and Irish Ombudsman Peter Tyndall and the CEO of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), Phelim Quinn, signed an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further cooperation between both organisations.
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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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2016-07-22
Fact Finding Mission to Poland
From 18 – 20 July 2016 an IOI delegation visited Poland to analyse the impact of the current constitutional situation on the office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights.