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2014-01-09Ombudsman issues report on investigation into governance
On December 13 the Ombudsman for Bermuda, Arlene Brock, issued her report into governance generally at the CoH and the Waterfront Development in particular.
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2014-01-30
Former Ombudsman on proposed legislation on an independent commission of corruption
In an interview with Radio Australia, Peter Masi, former Ombudsman of Papua New Guinea (PNG), commented on the proposed legislation for an independent Commission of Corruption and welcomed a recent ruling of the PNG Supreme Court on this matter.
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2014-01-30
NSW Ombudsman publishes Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act Annual Report
During the 2012-2013 financial year a range of agencies authorised and completed controlled operations under the Act in New South Wales.
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2014-01-30
FRA published report on access to data protection remedies
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published a report underlining how victims of data protection violations, brought on by the widespread use of information and communication technologies, seek redress. The report contains an overview of the legal framework and the procedures people can use in cases of data protection violations and gives examples of actual experiences of victims and those dealing with data protection violations to identify areas for improvement.
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2014-01-30
HSE changes policy following Ombudsman investigation
The Ombudsman, Peter Tyndall, has today welcomed the steps taken by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to ensure that the Long Term Illness card scheme does not discriminate on the basis of where an applicant lives.
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2014-01-30
Ombudsman’s meeting with delegation from Kazakhstan
On 20th January, 2014 Prof. Irena Lipowicz held a meeting with Mr Usen Suleiman, Ambassador-at-Large, responsible for human rights issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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2014-03-05
Declaration on minimum standards for ombudsman institutions adopted
At the end of February 2014, delegates at a two-day African Ombudsman Summit adopted a pioneering declaration on the minimum standards for effective ombudsman institutions and cooperation.
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2014-03-05
EU-wide survey on violence against women
Violence against women undermines women’s core fundamental rights such as dignity, access to justice and gender equality. For example, one in three women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15; one in five women has experienced stalking; every second woman has been confronted with one or more forms of sexual harassment.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman presents Report on provision of general interest services
On 14 February 2014 the Catalan Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó, presented the report The Provision of general interest services and best corporate practices at the Parliament of Catalonia.
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2014-03-07
Control Yuan Establishes Taskforce on Role as a Human Rights Institute
The Control Yuan (CY) formed a taskforce on January 20, 2014, to develop measures reaffirming its role as a human rights institution.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman made more than 700 recommendations and suggestions to Administration
The 2013 Annual Report registers a record number of resolutions that implied important changes towards the citizens’ benefit.
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2014-03-11
Ombudsman publishes proposals aimed at strengthening the Ombudsman Institution
The Parliamentary Ombudsman believes that the proposals include essential measures to be taken for a correct evolution of the Institution in a modern and democratic society.
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2014-03-12
Agriculture Department refunds deducted service dues to widow
In the course of the Ombudsman’s intervention it was revealed that the deduction was illegal and deprived the family affected of their legitimate right.
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2014-03-13
IOI members in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti accredited with ‘A Status’ by the ICC
In March 2014, the International Coordination Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions holds its 27th Annual Meeting in Geneva. In the course of the meeting, four IOI member institutions in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti have been accredited as being in full compliance with the Paris Principles.
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2014-03-18
Own Motion Investigation Report "Let the Whistle Blow"
On 14 March 2014 the Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) of the Cayman Islands released an own motion investigation report regarding the protection of whistleblowers. The report is the result of an investigation to ascertain whether there are adequate protections or protective measures for reporters of wrongdoing (also known as Whistleblowers) within the Cayman Islands Government - including, but not limited to, legislation, policy, and work culture, custom and practice.
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2014-03-14
Statement by Network of National Human Rights Institutions on Human Rights Situation in Ukraine
On the occasion of the General Assembly Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC) at the UN Office in Geneva, the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) made a statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine.
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2013-12-19
The Defensora del Pueblo asks for a second chance act for debtors acting in good faith
The Defensora del Pueblo, Soledad Becerril, has presented in the Joint Committee for Relations with the Ombudsman the report “Economic crisis and personal insolvency: actions and propositions”.
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2014-02-03
Action grants for projects on fundamental rights and citizenship
In order to strengthen a shared culture of fundamental rights within the European Union and the effective enforcement of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, the European Commission initiated a call for proposals to promote information and training activities which improve the knowledge and understanding of the scope and application of the Charter.
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2014-02-03
Meeting with Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist
On January 29, 2014, the Office of the Ombudsman was hosting a meeting with dr. Asma Jilani Jahangir, a Pakistani lawyer and activist in the field of human rights protection.
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2014-02-04
New water services jurisdiction for Western Australia Ombudsman
Following the passage of the Water Services Act 2012, the existing Energy Ombudsman Western Australia has become the Energy and Water Ombudsman Western Australia and therefore investigates complaints concerning the provision of services by electricity, gas and water services providers.
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