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2022-09-28Ombudsman South Australia - 2021/2022
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2019-02-18Constitutional Court recognized automatic deprivation of means of communication in disciplinary cells unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court recognized unconstitutional the legal regulations stating the automatic (by default) deprivation of the contact with outside world of detainees and convicted persons transferred to the disciplinary cell, based on the application submitted by the Human Rights Defender. The Court stated June 5, 2019 as a deadline for the National Assembly and the Government, giving a possibility to correspond the challenged provisions to the requirements of the decision, otherwise they will be declared repealed.
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2019-04-18
Queensland Ombudsman releases report on Sunshine Coast Regional Council regulatory enforcement
The Queensland Ombudsman’s report on “The Sunshine Coast Regional Council regulatory enforcement report: An investigation of actions taken by Sunshine Coast Regional Council in response to complaints about power boat noise” was published under the authority of the Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.
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2023-05-25
La síndica participó en el III Congreso de Familia, Infancia y Capacidad
La síndica de greuges, Esther Giménez-Salinas, ha participado en el III Congreso de Familia, Infancia y Capacidad, organizado por los colegios de abogados de Málaga, Barcelona y Antequera y por la Plataforma Familia&Derecho. Se han tratado temas como el acoso en las redes sociales y el sistema de protección de menores, entre otros.
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2022-09-28
Ombudsman Wales - Annual Equality Report 21/22
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2019-05-15
Which Ombudsman deals with which complaint?
A new guide to finding the correct Ombudsman has been launched by Irish Parliament Speaker, Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Chair of the Irish Ombudsman Network. The guide features the seven main Irish ‘Ombudsman’ offices and lists other complaint handlers.
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2019-07-09
Czech Ombudswoman supports Polish Ombudsman who faces criticism for defending human rights in Poland
A number of international organisations and networks, namely ENNHRI, Equinet, GANHRI, IOI and OHCHR Europe, issued a statement in which they openly supported the Commissioner for Human Rights of Poland Adam Bodnar who is facing a strong criticism including the hateful campaign against him and hate speech for publicly protecting the right to a fair trial and the prohibition from inhumane and degrading treatment.
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2022-09-29
Ombudsman Day Conference - Speakers
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2019-04-29
Breach of freedom of expression on social media pages of public officials
The Israeli Ombudsman is handling complaints relating the deletion of comments from social media pages of public officials and the blocking of access to them.
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2019-05-31
Irish Ombudsman’s Annual Report shows an 11% rise in complaints about Public Services
Speaking at the publication of his annual report for 2018 Mr Tyndall said that the Office of the Ombudsman received more than 3,300 complaints about public services last year. Complaints from the public to Irish Ombudsman and International Ombudsman Institute President Peter Tyndall rose by 11% in 2018.
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2019-03-27
Queensland Ombudsman presents „Brisbane Youth Detention Centre“ report
The Queensland Ombudsman’s report, The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre report: An investigation into the management of young people at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre between November 2016 and February 2017, was tabled on the 27th of March by the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.
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2019-03-11
Review of school leaving examinations will become more transparent
In recent years, the Czech Ombudsman repeatedly warned about shortcomings in the procedure of the Ministry of Education (hereinafter “the Ministry”) in reviewing the results of school-leaving examinations (the “maturita” exam used in numerous types of secondary schools). Based on the Ombudsman’s comments, the Ministry has amended the so-called “maturita decree” and modified certain procedures and forms so that the students would now have better information on where and how to lodge a complaint.
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2019-05-24
Unboxing artificial intelligence: 10 steps to protect human rights
The Council of the Europe Commissioner for Human Rights published a recommendation providing a number of steps which national authorities can take to maximise the potential of artificial intelligence systems and prevent or mitigate the negative impact they may have on people’s lives and rights.
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2019-06-06
Ombudsman provides training for prison inspections in Vanuatu
A recent example of the training our Office can provide in the Pacific was the visit of three of our staff to Vanuatu in late March, to deliver training in prison investigations and inspections.
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2019-03-29
International seminar adopts Aosta Declaration
The Ombudsman of Valle d’Aosta hosted an IOI seminar on the benefits of networking, sharing best practices and supporting colleagues under threat. With the view to promote the Ombudsman concept, participants adopted the Aosta Declaration, which calls for the creation of a National Ombudsman in Italy.
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2019-04-29
NIPSO publishes first Case Digest for spring 2019
Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) Marie Anderson presents the Office’s first Case Digest, providing summaries of a number of recent complaints received by the Office. It reflects the varied nature of the cases NIPSO deals with and the range of outcomes which can follow either an initial assessment or a full investigation.
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2019-10-01
Ombudsman visits colleagues in Australia and New Zealand
From 30 August to 8 September 2019 Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and IOI Treasurer Mr. Viddhavat Rajatanun led a delegation consisting of Ombudsman Boon Tapanadul, Ombudsman Somsak Suwansujarit, Secretary-General Raksagecha Chaechai, and staff from the office of the Ombudsman Thailand (OMT), to Perth, Western Australia and Wellington New Zealand.
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2020-01-14
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations
The Ombudsman announces direct investigation reports on Government's "Mechanisms for Approving Applications for School Fee and Other Charges" and "Enforcement against Commercial Use of Public Passages in Private Malls"
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2023-03-23
Guiding Framework on how to write a Best Practice Paper
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2019-06-12
Western Australia Ombudsman requested to develop Reportable Conduct Scheme
The Western Australian Ombudsman has been requested by the Western Australian Government to plan and develop a Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Scheme arises from a five-year national Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.