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2024-04-05The Ombudsman's many years of warning in the field of rare diseases bears fruit
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina is very pleased to conclude the discussions on the issue of rare diseases, because, with the establishment of the Register of Rare Non-Malignant Diseases and the preparation of the Work Plan in the field of rare diseases for the period 2021–2030, all the recommendations he made to the Ministry of Health have been taken into account.
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2024-04-11
Ombudsman releases report on agriculture subsidy program
The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi has officially released an investigation report following a Systemic Investigation it conducted on the Implementation of the Agriculture Subsidy Program dubbed the Affordable Input Program (AIP).
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2024-04-12
Registration for the breakout sessions of the IOI World Conference now open
As of Friday 12 April, you can register for the breakout sessions of the 13th IOI World Conference in The Hague. Kindly be aware that there have been some changes in the titles of the sessions and please pay special attention to the changes in the times in the programme.
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2024-04-12
Ombudswoman Submits 2023 Annual Report to the Croatian Parliament
On 29 March 2024, Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, submitted a new annual report to the Croatian Parliament. The Ombudswoman’s report for 2023 provides an analysis and assessment of the human rights situation in Croatia, as well as 147 recommendations.
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2024-04-12A Report on Systemic Investigations on the Affordable Inputs Programme Implementation - For Release.pdf
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2024-04-12
Recommendations not implemented: Addressing inconsistencies in pre-retirement leave for detailed public officers
Pursuant to Article 22(4) of the Ombudsman Act, the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, submitted two reports to the House of Representatives in relation to two complaints on inconsistencies in pre-retirement leave for detailed Public Officers.
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2024-04-12
The Ombudsperson met the Children’s Assembly of the Capital
The Ombudsperson, Naim Qelaj, hosted the Children’s Assembly of the Capital, a legitimate body representing children in decision-making at the local level, which is an environment where the freedoms and rights of children are constantly promoted.
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2024-04-18
Ombudsman saves Toronto man $20,000 in Hydro dispute
Toronto Ombudsman Kwame Addo says Toronto Hydro acted unfairly by holding a property owner responsible for approximately $20,000 worth of repairs to a hydro vault it never told him he owned. Ombudsman Addo launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from Mr. A., who purchased a unit in a Toronto plaza in 1980.
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2024-04-19
Ombudsman concludes Systemic Investigation into motor vehicle confiscation policy of the Police Force of Sint Maarten
Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel has concluded the Systemic Investigation into the motor vehicle confiscation policy of KPSM. The Final Report was recently submitted to the Minister of Justice.
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2024-04-18
Chief Ombudsman releases International Ombudsman Self-Assessment Tool
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has developed an international self-assessment tool that is designed to help Ombudsmen identify their strengths and areas for improvement. The tool was developed to assist all Ombudsmen, with a focus on those in the Asia-Pacific region.
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2024-04-19
Staffs home refuses to refund care costs following Ombudsman investigation
A Staffordshire care provider has refused to refund a man’s estate after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found it put too restrictive care in place for the last nine months of his life.
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2024-04-18
Meeting of Public Defender’s Consultative Council for Monitoring Promotion, Protection and Implementation of CRPD
On 15 April 2024, the Consultative Council of the Public Defender of Georgia for Monitoring the Promotion, Protection and Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its 35th session. The meeting of the Consultative Council of the Public Defender was held within the framework of the EU-funded project "Support to the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia".
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2024-04-26
Rebecca Hilsenrath becomes interim Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Rebecca Hilsenrath has been appointed interim Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. Rebecca’s appointment follows the departure of Rob Behrens whose seven-year tenure ended in March 2023.
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2024-04-26
Public Defender’s 9th Special Report on Equality
On April 22, 2024, the Public Defender of Georgia presented the 9th annual report on the situation of equality. The report provides an overview of the obstacles faced by women, persons with disabilities, representatives of religious and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and other vulnerable groups in terms of the realization of the right to equality in various fields during 2023. The report also provides information about the activities carried out and decisions made by the Public Defender of Georgia for the protection of the right to equality.
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2024-04-26
Further details regarding the opening ceremony and call to register for breakout sessions at the IOI World Conference
The Host of the IOI World Conference is proud to announce that the 13th IOI World Conference will be opened by His Majesty King Willem Alexander on Wednesday 15 May. The opening ceremony will include the future generation and a celebrated Dutch key note speaker.
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2024-04-26
OmbudsPEI inquiry leads to policy change relating to Legal Aid representation in PEI
After receiving complaints from individuals who were denied representation by Legal Aid, an inquiry by OmbudsPEI has resulted in the commitment to create a new internal policy. The policy will ensure fair decisions are made when an application for representation is denied.
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2024-04-26
Yukon Ombudsman calls to modernize Act
Yukon Ombudsman Jason Pedlar has requested amendments to the Ombudsman Act that give him the same authority found in the majority of Canadian jurisdictions and align it with international best practices. Pedlar has submitted a report to the Yukon Legislative Assembly with proposed changes to the Ombudsman Act, to better protect Yukoners.
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2024-04-26
The Greek Ombudsman publishes new report on the challenges of migratory flows and refugee protection
The Greek Ombudsmn published a new report on the challenges of migratory flows and refugee protection. It focuses on the conditions and administrative procedures for the reception of applicants for international protection and is based on reports from on-site inspections at Controlled Access Facilities for Temporary Accommodation of Asylum Seekers, carried out by Senior Investigators of the Greek Ombudsman.
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2024-05-03
Ombudsman New South Wales - Revenue-NSW-The-lawfulness-of-its-garnishee-order-process-EN.pdf
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