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2016-02-09Local Ombudsman’s role in handling complaints about local police
Publication from the Ombudswoman of the City of Ghent on the role of local Ombudsmen in the handling of complaints about the local police. What type of complaint about local police is brought to the attention of the local Ombudsman and how is this complementary to the internal procedures of the police for dealing with complaints? Ombudswoman Rita Passemiers, attempts to answer these questions, based on her 18 years’ experience as an Ombudsman.
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2021-08-27
Unjust management of debts for supply of electricity and water to members of Aboriginal community of Coober Pedy
The Ombudsman of South Australia (SA) conducted an investigation into the actions of the council as the retailer of electricity and water to Aboriginal community members in Coober Pedy. The Ombudsman concluded that the council inappropriately managed electricity and water accounts and debts in a manner that was unjust, unreasonable, wrong and contrary to law.
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2021-08-27Ombudsman SA - Investigation of District Council of Coober Pedy – Press Release
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2021-08-26
Prison restricts access to culturally appropriate food
While prisons understandably restrict items that can be brought in for security reasons, Sai was entitled to have his cultural rights upheld.
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2021-08-26
Thai Ombudsman mourns passing of Mr. Pramote Chotimongkol
The Ombudsman of Thailand is deeply mourning the loss of the former Chief Ombudsman – Mr Pramote Chotimongkol - who passed away on 12 August 2021, at the age of 77.
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2021-08-26
New Ombudsman takes office
Dr. Marcin Wiącek, who was elected as the new Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Poland on 23 July 2021, took office. He succeeds Mr Adam Bodnar, who completed his term of office earlier this year.
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2021-08-26
Commissioner for Human Rights - Annual Report - 2016 - Summary EN
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2021-08-26
Commissioner for Human Rights - Annual Report - 2017 - Summary EN
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2021-08-26
Commissioner for Human Rights - Annual Report - 2018 - Summary EN
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2016-02-05
Commitment to allowing residents in Direct Provision to make complaints to Ombudsman offices welcomed
Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, and Ombudsman Peter Tyndall have both welcomed the Minister for Justice and Equality’s commitment in principle to allowing asylum seekers living in Direct Provision have their complaints independently examined by their respective Offices.
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2021-08-25
The Order of the Three Stars awarded to Ombudsman Juris Jansons
On Friday, August 20, the President of Latvia Egils Levits presented the Order of the Three Stars to the Ombudsman Juris Jansons for meritorious service to Latvia at a solemn ceremony at Riga Castle.
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2021-08-24
32. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (13 – 19 de agosto de 2021)
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2016-01-29
Ombudsman Hong Kong presents two investigation reports
The Office of The Ombudsman held a press conference on 28 January 2016 to announce the results of a direct investigation report and a complaint investigation report, namely “Government’s Implementation of Strengthened Control of Exhaust Emissions from Petrol and LPG Vehicles” and “Handling of Food Safety Complaints by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department”. The press conference also covered a brief report on the work of the Office for the year of 2015 (January to December 2015).
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2016-01-28
Recommandation du Protecteur du citoyen concernant le projet de loi n° 77 – Loi sur l’immigration au Québec
La protectrice du citoyen du Québec, Raymonde Saint-Germain, souscrit aux principes généraux du projet de loi n° 77 – Loi sur l’immigration au Québec, qui propose une réforme du système d’immigration.
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2021-08-20
Taller digital para concientizar y cuidar a los niños del abuso en internet
La Defensoría del Pueblo, junto a la Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes y a la ONG Faro Digital, organizaron un taller virtual abierto bajo la consigna “Cuidá a los más chicos del abuso en internet: El groomer puede estar más cerca de lo que pensás”.
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2021-08-17
Victorian Ombudsman investigates EPA’s approval of spoil location sites for West Gate Tunnel Project
The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) decisions to approve sites to receive spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project. The investigation follows community concern about where tonnes of spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project will be located and complaints made to the Ombudsman’s office about the project.
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2016-01-18
Ombudsman probes criteria and procedures for procuring and withdrawing library materials
On January 12, the Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, announced a direct investigation into the criteria and procedures adopted by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) for procuring and withdrawing library materials to examine whether there are any inadequacies.
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2021-08-16
Defensoría del Pueblo y ACNUR firman acuerdo a favor de la población migrante y refugiada
Con el fin deestablecer mecanismos de coordinación para identificar e implementar acciones conjuntas relacionadas con el mejoramiento del estado de bienestar de las personas con necesidad de protección internacional, incluyendo personas solicitantes de la condición de refugio, personas apátridas y en riesgo de apatridia, así como otras personas con necesidades de protección, la Defensoría del Pueblo y la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados (ACNUR) firman acuerdo de colaboración.
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2021-08-12
Defensoría del Pueblo: Estado debe garantizar una adecuada atención a la salud y educación de los pueblos indígenas del Perú
El 9 de agosto se celebra el Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas. La agenda del Gobierno debe incluir medidas para revertir las desigualdades que afrontan los pueblos indígenas, acrecentadas por el COVID-19.
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2021-08-12
Save the Date: AORC-AOMA Webinar on Quality Assurance Mechanisms
The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) in cooperation with the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) organises a webinar on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 (10 AM SA) GMT+2 on Quality Assurance Mechanisms. This webinar will focus on practical quality assurance mechanisms that Ombudsman and their staff can employ with the aim of ensuring that their investigation reports are able to withstand scrutiny.