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2012-05-24Ontario Ombudsman staff holds SYT in Iowa
On May 15 and 16, Ombudsman Ontario staff delivered the Office's advanced investigative training course, Sharpening Your Teeth, to staff at the State of Iowa Office of Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman.
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2019-10-14
World Mental Health Day - Ombudsman recalls need for urgent improvements in Education Centers
Following visits to the country's Educational Centers (EC), the Ombudsman of Portugal, acting as head of the National Prevention Mechanism (NPM), made a recommendation in February 2019 to the Directorate General for Reinsertion and Prison Services (DGRSP) to overcome several identified shortcomings. The recommendation of the Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral, urged the DGRSP to install, in articulation with the health authorities, still this year, a therapeutic unit for the treatment of acute cases diagnosed in the mental health panorama.
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2019-10-14
Court 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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2019-10-11
Message of IOI Regional President Ribó for the World Ombudsman´s Day 2019
Yesterday, 10 October 2019, was the World Ombudsman´s Day. On this occasion, IOI Regional President of Europe, Rafael Ribó, shared some thoughts and highlighted an initiative by the Council of Europe.
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2019-10-08
When is a complaint to a council not considered a complaint?
Many Victorian councils are understating the number of complaints they receive, raising concerns they are failing to deal with dissatisfaction from their communities, Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has found.
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2019-10-07
On the road to age equality
If you are old, chances are you have been discriminated against. It is so common in fact that, across the EU, over 40% of Europeans feel that discrimination towards older people is widespread in their country. Marking International Day for Older People, FRA calls on EU institutions and Member States to fully respect the rights of older people.
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2019-10-04Poldershop "Ombudsman Tools" - Invitation and Programme
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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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2019-10-01
Access to justice: Defendants need more information and better access to legal assistance
Poor information and inadequate access to legal assistance often prevent defendants in criminal proceedings from full access to justice, as FRA latest report reveals. It points to where Member States should improve information flows and legal representation to uphold defendants’ rights.
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2019-10-01
Médiateur fédéral et services de plaintes des administrations : une collaboration efficace
En 2011, le Médiateur fédéral avait expressément demandé qu’un service de plaintes soit créé au sein de chaque administration fédérale. L’administration peut parfois directement apporter une solution au problème car chacun peut se tromper ou il peut y avoir un malentendu.
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2019-10-01
New Comissioner for Fundamental Rights takes office
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary Ákos Kozma – who took office this Thursday – would like to work particularly on solving the problems of people turning to the Ombudsman and protecting the rights of children and vulnerable groups. In his interview given to the Hungarian News Agency he also emphasized that he wishes to preserve the independent and non-political nature of the ombudsman institution.
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2019-09-30
Universal Periodic Review of Portugal was completed
The Ombudsman participated on September 20 at the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council - which took place in Geneva from 9 to 27 - where the report of the Universal Periodic Examination of Human Rights to Portugal was discussed and adopted.
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2019-09-27
Cancer treatment delays unacceptable, says Ombudsman
The UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has found serious failings at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after the death of a man whose cancer surgery was unacceptably delayed.
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2019-09-27
Two new Ombudsman
On Monday 9 September, two new Parliamentary Ombudsmen, Katarina Påhlsson and Per Lennerbrant, took up their positions, replacing Cecilia Renfors and Lars Lindström.
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2019-09-26
Tribual Constitutional apoya reclamo de la Defensoria del Pueblo sobre la falta de atención médica para encarcelados con problemas de salud mental
Tal como lo ha reclamado la Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú, el Tribunal Constitucional (TC), a través de una sentencia, respaldó la solicitud defensorial para que la población penal de todo el país con problemas de salud mental reciba atención médica oportuna y de calidad. Actualmente, el Instituto Nacional Penitenciaria (INPE) cuenta con solo 1 psiquiatra a nivel nacional.
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2019-09-24
Commonwealth Ombudsman publishes report on the readiness of Australia to implement OPCAT
Today the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe, published a report which provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of Australia’s readiness to implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT).
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2019-09-23
La defensoría del Pueblo invita a la jornada “Alzheimer: El Nuevo Mapa”
La actividad, que se realizará el 29 de septiembre de 14 a 18 en el Galpón de las Juventudes, tiene por objetivo dar a conocer la enfermedad a la comunidad rosarina. La propuesta, organizada por Alma, cuenta con disertaciones de profesionales, stands interactivos, test cognitivos y actividades recreativas y educativas para toda la familia.
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2019-09-23
Info ALMA - Asociación de Lucha contra el Mal de Alzheimer y alteraciones semejantes
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2019-09-20
Control Yuan launches public online system of political donation records
Following amendment of the Political Donation Act in 2018, the Control Yuan has established an online system of political donation records. The general public can use the system to check the income and expenditures of political parties, groups and candidates without having to go to the CY to make an inquiry in person. The system will help facilitate public accountability and transparency with respect to political donations, which is in line with the goals of the Sunshine Acts.
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2019-09-09
Reducción del presupuesto 2020 de Defensoría del Pueblo requerido para lucha contra violencia hacia la mujer
La Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú expresó hoy su protesta contra el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF), por haber reducido en un 76% el presupuesto solicitado para impulsar acciones dirigidas a enfrentar la lucha contra la violencia hacia mujeres, niñas y adolescentes en nuestro país durante el próximo año. Así lo contempla el Proyecto de Ley de Presupuesto General de la República para el año 2020 presentado por el Ejecutivo al Congreso de la República.