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2017-07-20Necessity to ensure independence of Ombudsman for Children
The Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia expressed concern regarding parts of the Draft Act on Ombudsman for Children. In her opinion, she underlined the importance of strengthening the capacity and indepdence of this office, in order to ensure compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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2017-07-20
UN Global Compact on Migration: Preventing torture of migrants should be at core of Compact
In view of the increasing use of immigration detention as a deterrent of migration and the toughening of doemstic and regional migration policies resulting in human rights violations, the APT considers the Global Compact on Migration to be a timely opportunity to raise concerns over these issues. APT proposes a position paper that contains seven key advocacy messages that are indispensable to the Compact from a torture prevention perspective.
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2017-07-14
Ombudsman Hong Kong welcomes passage of Apology Bill
The Ombudsman today (July 13) welcomed the passage of the Third Reading of the Apology Bill by the Legislative Council. She expressed her thanks to the Government for its efforts in introducing the apology legislation.
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2017-07-10
NZ's whistleblowing processes must be of highest integrity
On Tuesday 4 July, the Chief Ombudsman joined the New Zealand Deputy State Services Commissioner and Australian and New Zealand academics to launch the results of the first phase of research into protected disclosure, or whistleblowing, processes in New Zealand and Australian organisations.
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2017-07-03
Avanza la conformación del Comité Nacional para la Prevención de la Tortura
La Comisión Bicameral de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Nación celebró una audiencia pública en la que se recibió a los candidatos propuestos por diferentes organizaciones no gubernamentales para integrar el Comité Nacional de Prevención de la Tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanas o degradantes.
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2017-06-29
Ontario Ombudsman lauds new era of oversight
Greater oversight of public sector bodies will improve accountability and services to Ontarians, provided it is consistent and effective, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé notes in his latest Annual Report, marking the first full year of his term and his office’s expanded mandate.
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2017-06-29
Día Internacional de Apoyo a las Víctimas de Tortura
En el Día Internacional de Apoyo a las Víctimas de Tortura, cuatro expertos internacionales sobre tortura, llaman a todos los gobiernos alrededor del mundo a realizar una mayor inversión en las salvaguardias de detención, para prevenir la tortura y otros malos tratos.
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2017-06-29
Inspector-General of Taxation review into ATO’s Fraud Control Management
The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT), Mr Ali Noroozi, has accepted the Senate Economics References Committee’s (the Committee) request to examine how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) addresses the risk of fraud and associated issues. The Committee’s request follows recent events including those relating to Operation Elbrus and allegations of tax fraud that may be linked to abuse of position by a public official. The IGT today announced terms of reference for this review.
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2017-06-29
L’Ombudsman de l’Ontario salue une nouvelle ère de surveillance
Une surveillance accrue des organismes du secteur public permettra d’améliorer la responsabilisation et les services pour les Ontariens, à condition qu’elle soit cohérente et efficace. C’est ce que l’Ombudsman de l’Ontario, Paul Dubé, souligne aujourd’hui dans son plus récent Rapport annuel, qui marque la première année complète depuis son entrée en fonctions et depuis l’élargissement du mandat de son Bureau.
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2017-06-29
CAROA
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2017-06-29Direct Investigation into the arrangement between Housing Department and Water Supplies Department regarding payment of water charges for common areas and vacant units in public housing estates (executive summary) - EN
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2017-06-29
Direct Investigation into Food and Environmental Hygiene Department’s criteria for publicising list of traders involved after issuing Food Safety Order (executive summary) - EN
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2017-06-29
Memorandum of Understanding between CAROA and the IOI - EN
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2017-06-29
Memorandum of Understanding between CAROA and the IOI - FR
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2017-06-23
Panel discussion on Ombudsman under Pressure
On 22 June, the IOI invited to a panel discussion on “Ombudsmen under Pressure – Political, Democratic, Constitutional Restrictions and Limited Financial Conditions in our Neighbouring Countries”, which was organised jointly with the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) and the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB).
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2017-06-22
Conference: "Being Complained About: What Can We Do to Support Public Services Employees?"
Save the Date - A one day conference exploring the impact of complaints on staff and the ways in which organisations can support them.
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2017-06-16
La Defensoría de Santa Fe participó en la 9na Conferencia Bienal de CAROA
Mediante una presentación acerca de los “Desafios de las defensorías de Pueblo de Latinoamerica”, la Defensoría del Pueblo como miembro integrante el Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman-Defensorias del Pueblo (ILO,) participo hoy en la primera jornada de la 9na Conferencia Bienal de la Asociacion de Ombudsman del Caribe (CAROA), que se desarrolla entre el 11 y el 13 de junio en Bonaire (Antillas Holandesas).
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2017-06-16
Ombudsman Hong Kong holds seminar on Mandatory Provident Fund System
On 14 June, the Office of the Ombudsman held a seminar entitled "Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) System" with more than 60 Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Advisers of the Office present.
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2017-06-16
Ombudsman's opinion about latvian language
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2017-06-16
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