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2013-07-01Alberta Ombudsman begins duties as Public Interest Commissioner
Mr. Peter Hourihan, Ombudsman for the Canadian province of Alberta, was recently appointed the province’s first Public Interest Commissioner. The office was formally launched 1 June, 2013 after new legislation, the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower) Act, came into force.
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2013-07-01
Ombudsman submits 8th Annual Report
Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda, issued an Annual Report for the 2012 calendar year. This report comments on the ongoing denial of the government that the UK Environmental Charter constitutes a legal obligation, issues such as whistle-blowing and public access to information.
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2020-06-05
COVID-19 et milieux d’hébergement pour les personnes aînées : le Protecteur du citoyen du Québec mènera une enquête
Le 26 mai 2020, en contexte de pandémie, la protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, a annoncé la tenue d’une enquête impartiale et indépendante à l’égard du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux et de certains établissements du réseau public de la santé.
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2020-06-05
The COVID-19 crisis and seniors’ residences: the Québec Ombudsman will investigate
On May 26, 2020, Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret announced an impartial and independent investigation into the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux and certain public health institutions.
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2020-06-04
The European Ombudsman turns 25
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the European Ombudsman. From small beginnings in 1995, the institution has grown to become a recognised and respected upholder of transparency, ethics and accountability in the EU administration.
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2020-06-03
Ombudsman hearing clarifies FOI exemptions for “free and frank” discussions
Two recent decisions on Freedom of Information (FOI) appeals by the Ombudsman have helped clarify when government’s internal discussions are protected from disclosure and when information around those matters should be released to the public.
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2013-06-24
El Código Europeo de Buena Conducta Administrativa
Desde su aprobación por el Parlamento Europeo en 2001, El Código Europeo de Buena Conducta Administrativa se ha convertido en un instrumento fundamental para la aplicación práctica del principio de buena administración.
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2020-06-02
United Nations Human Rights Report 2019
Michelle Bachelet is pleased to present the first report covering an entire year of her term as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The year 2019 was marked by important developments supported by the OHCHR’s headquarters and 84 field presences across the world. With The OHCHR’s assistance, fifteen national laws were adopted to combat discrimination in all forms.
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2020-06-02
Independent oversight to ensure the rights of disabled people are upheld during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Independent Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) is made up of the Disabled People’s Organisations’ Coalition, the Human Rights Commission and the Ombudsman. We are designated to monitor the actions of government under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Disability Convention) to make sure it is meeting its obligations to disabled New Zealanders.
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2020-06-02
Ombudsman presents report on discriminatory policy towards children with disabilities
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) presents a report on discriminatory policy towards children with disabilities.
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2020-06-02Reopening of schools for children with disabilities
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2013-06-20
Manitoba Ombudsman released 2012 Annual Report
Acting Manitoba Ombudsman Mel Holley has released the Ombudsman's Annual Report under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) for the calendar year 2012. The report provides an overview of the activities, investigations, and audits of the office's Access and Privacy Division.
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2013-06-20
La Defensora del Pueblo investiga el impacto de la crisis en los hogares con niños
La Defensora del Pueblo, Soledad Becerril, ha abierto una investigación de oficio con todas las comunidades autónomas y las dos ciudades autónomas para saber cómo afecta la crisis a la calidad de la alimentación de los menores.
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2013-06-20
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes Annual Report
The Annual Report of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales reveals that once again there has been an increase in the volume of casework. The number of complaints about public service providers has continued to rise, up 12% on 2011/12. The greatest increase has again been in relation to health bodies, up 30% on the previous year.
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2013-06-19
Ombudsperson of British Columbia releases Annual Report 2012/2013
Provincial Ombudsperson Kim Carter released her 2012/13 annual report on 18 June 2013. Nearly 7,500 inquiries and complaints were responded to and 1,900 early resolutions or investigations were completed in 2012/13.
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2013-06-19
Monthly news from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
The June edition of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman reports on four investigation reports laid before the Scottish Parliament about four different health boards and gives more details on the case numbers received by the office in May 2013.
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2013-06-17
Control Yuan holds workshop on protecting women’s rights
The Control Yuan (CY) held the 2013 workshop on protecting women’s rights on 7 June 2013. The workshop was attended by 320 participants from women’s groups, government organizations, and academia. Representatives of the relevant Executive Yuan ministries were also on hand to answer questions posed by the participants.
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2013-06-14
AOMA Newsletter – May 2013
The African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) recently released the 5th Issue of its newsletter including a wide range of information on ombudsman institutions on the African continent. The Newsletter is available in English and French.
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2020-05-28
Covid-19: states of emergency and democratic values - New contribution to the debate
On 26 May 2020 five members of the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission have published a new report on the respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law during states of emergency. The Commission has previously produced general reports and country-specific opinions on both constitutional provisions and emergency legislation; a recent compilation of the Commission’s work in this area provided guidance into its specific findings.
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2020-05-28
Ararteko (Ombudsman Basque Country) - Annual Report 2012 - ES