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2019-10-14Court of Appeal declares Ombudsman decisions binding
A three judge bench of the Court of Appeal of Kenya has ruled that the determinations and recommendations of the Commission on Administrative Justice, also known as Office of the Ombudsman, have the force of law hence are binding on public institutions. The landmark decision was made on 26th September 2019.
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2023-07-1879. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (7 al 13 de julio de 2023)
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2018-08-16
Protecteur du Citoyen - Rapport Annuel 2016/2017 - FR
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2018-08-16
Protecteur du Citoyen - Rapport Annuel 2014/2015 - FR
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2023-07-17
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2019-10-10
NPM recommends maximum term for stay of foreigners alone in detention facilities in airports
The Ombudsman of Portugal, acting as head of the National Mechanism for the Prevention (MNP) of Torture and Mistreatment, addressed a recommendation to the Portuguese Immigrants and Borders Service (SEF) to avoid situations of excessive isolation of persons detained in temporary installation facilities in airports, while awaiting the decision to enter the country.
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2019-10-08
“Fairness Week” kicks off today in British Columbia
With the proclamation of Fairness Week in the province of British Columbia, Canada, the Ombudsperson, British Columbia´s “Independent Voice for Fairness” is reminding the public of their right to fair treatment from public sector organizations.
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2018-05-07
Jaarverslag Ombudsman Pensioenen - NL - 2017
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2019-10-07
Tercer taller sobre monitoreo de la salud en contextos de encierro y prevención de la tortura
La Procuración Penitenciaria de la Nación Argentina (PPN) brindará una nueva jornada de capacitación con la finalidad de fomentar el cumplimiento del Protocolo de Estambul. El taller, declarado de Interés Provincial por la Cámara de Representantes, se realizará en la provincia de Misiones donde se mantendrán reuniones con miembros del Comité Provincial para Prevención de la Tortura.
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2019-10-07
Combating discrimination takes important place in the activities of the Ombudsman
The Azerbaijani Ombudsman organizes regular meetings and public awareness campaigns with different groups of population including minorities, local and religious communities in different regions of the country, learning their problems and taking necessary measures in resolving them, said Zaur Valimammadli, the chief of the international relations department of the Ombudsman Institution, at the High-Level Conference devoted to the 25th anniversary of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in Paris, France.
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2019-10-07
NPM recommends more unified regulation and implementation of rules in residential care institutions
In June, the national preventive mechanism (NPM) of Slovenia conducted unannounced content-specific visits of four institutions and several residential groups providing education programmes for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural disorders. On several occasions during its previous visits, the NPM had found that the institutions had different rules of behaviour and conduct and procedures for taking educational measures in the event of their violation. Therefore it decided to examine the situation.
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2023-07-13
The Portuguese Ombudsman publishes its Annual Report 2022 and a report on its activities as NPM in 2022
The Ombudsman’s Report to the Assembly of the Republic – 2022 and the annual report on the activity developed as the NPM – National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture were delivered on 4 July 2023 at the Assembly of the Republic by the Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral.
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2023-07-13
State Comptroller and Ombudsman submits Ombudsman's Report 49 for the year 2022
The annual report provides in-depth statistical data on the investigation of complaints in 2022 and gives examples of complaints handled in that year relating to different issues, including public service, persons with disabilities, health and education.
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2023-07-13
State Comptroller and Ombudsman Israel - Ombudsman Report 49 Highlights - EN
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2023-07-13
State Comptroller & Ombudsman - Annual Report 2022 - Summary - EN
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2019-10-02
Baltic-Nordic Ombudsman conference in Vilnius draws attention to importance of economic and social rights
On 26 September 2019, a Baltic-Nordic ombudsman conference "Ensuring social and economic rights is a safeguard of a dignified life" took place at the National Library of Lithuania. At the opening of the conference, the Head of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office of Lithuania greeted the ombudsmen from the Baltic and Nordic countries, the Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights of Lithuanian Parliament and welcomed the fact that conference discussions on protection and improvement of human rights and freedoms can be held in the Baltic-Nordic framework.
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2019-10-02
Queensland Ombudsman presents Annual Report 2018-19
The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman of Australia continues to contribute strongly to fair and accountable public administration in Queensland. The recently released annual report for 2018-19 highlights its role in assessing and investigating complaints. The Office finalised 7,831 complaints and completed 1,255 investigations. Of these, 192 investigations resulted in the rectification of an issue, which is where the Ombudsman recommends an agency change a decision or action as a result of a complaint.
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2019-10-02
First Federal Ombudsman of Belgium passed away
It is with deep sadness that the IOI has learned that Mr Herman Wuyts, first Federal Ombudsman of Belgium, passed away on 27 September 2019. Mr Wuyts held the position as Regional Vice-President of the IOI’s European Region from 2000-2004. He was an esteemed colleague and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
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2023-07-12
Ombudsman Association's Outstanding Contribution Award – winner announced
The Ombudsman Association (OA) are delighted to announce that Evan Lerwill, from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO), is the 2023 winner of the OA’s Outstanding Contribution Award.
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2023-07-12
The Office of the Ombudsman, the Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Malawi School of Government sign MoU to fight corruption
The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Malawi School of Government (MSG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their partnership in the fight against corruption.