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2024-07-10OPCAT visits to ACT policing places of detention
The Commonwealth National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) and the ACT Ombudsman, as part of the ACT NPM, jointly monitor the conditions of detention in AFP and ACT policing facilities, to prevent the risk of torture or ill-treatment of detainees.
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2024-09-12
European Ombudsman encourages Council to assess risks around use of sponsorship by rotating presidency
The Ombudsman has encouraged the Council of the European Union to assess whether its guidance for corporate sponsorship of its rotating presidency is effective at mitigating potential conflicts of interest and reputational risks for the EU, and to explore possible measures to help mitigate these risks.
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2023-09-15
Rentrée scolaire et accès à l'éducation: les 5 points de vigilance de la Défenseur des droits
A la veille de la rentrée scolaire, la Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, et son adjoint Défenseur des enfants, Eric Delemar, s’inquiètent des entraves au droit à l’éducation des enfants. En effet, de nombreux enfants rencontrent des difficultés pour avoir accès à l’école.
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2024-09-06
Ombudsman to investigate child welfare practice of placing children and youth in hotels, motels, offices and trailers
On September 5, 2024, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé announced an investigation into the practice of child welfare agencies placing young children and teens in hotels, motels, offices and trailers. The Ombudsman launched the investigation on his own initiative in light of several reports about children being inappropriately housed in these settings. Ombudsman staff have already visited some of these children and youth to see their living conditions and hear their concerns directly.
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2024-09-06
Office of The Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation into Transport Department’s arrangements for driving tests
On 5 September 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the arrangements for driving tests by the Transport Department (TD), and made 12 major recommendations to the Department.
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2024-09-05
Re-watch the webinar "Celebrating Women's Month - Ensuring Gender Equity: The Role of the Ombudsman"
On 27 August 2024, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the IOI, held a webinar to discuss and understand the crucial role Ombudsman institutions play in addressing gender bias and discrimination within organizations.
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2024-08-29
Case study: claims of unfair promotion practices in the armed forces of Malta
A Major in the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) lodged a complaint after he was not promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel despite meeting the eligibility criteria. He claimed the selection process for the promotion was flawed and that he suffered an injustice as a result. The investigation by the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta examined the selection process used for promotions from Major to Lieutenant Colonel within the AFM.
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2024-08-29
Teen with significant support needs on brink of homelessness because Devon County Council couldn’t decide where he should live
A teenager with Autism and ADHD was less than a week away from being made homeless because Devon County Council had not decided where he should live when he became 18. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman remedies injustice and shares learning from investigations to help improve public, and adult social care, services.
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2024-08-22
Veterans Ombud Releases 2024 Spotlight: Progress Update on OVO Recommendations to VAC
On 21 August 2024, the Office of the Veterans Ombud (OVO) released its publication Spotlight 2024: Progress Update on OVO Recommendations to VAC. The recommendations made by the OVO address systemic gaps and barriers to fair access by Veterans and their families for VAC services and benefits.
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2024-08-22
Ombudsman presents the Forensic Disability Service – second report
The Queensland Ombudsman’s report, Forensic Disability Service – second report: A review of the implementation of recommendations made in the 2019 Forensic Disability Service report, was tabled by the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament on Tuesday 13 August 2024.
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2024-08-23
Webinar Celebrating Women's Month - Ensuring Gender Equity: The Role of the Ombudsman
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA) for the thought-provoking webinar on "Webinar Celebrating Women's Month - Ensuring Gender Equity: The Role of the Ombudsman" on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, at 10 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute. The Program is now available.
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2024-08-22
Austrian NPM publishes Annual Report 2023
The Austrian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) published the English version of its Annual Report 2023. In the year under review, the NPM carried out 505 visits, which provided a picture of the human rights situation in Austria. In addition to positive observations, numerous deficits were identified again in 2023.
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2024-08-22
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman warns of surge in maternity investigations
England’s Health Ombudsman has warned that women and babies are being put at risk after a worrying rise in the number of investigations about maternity care. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is urging the Government and NHS leaders to learn from the mistakes being made and take action to protect more families from harm.
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2022-07-22Ombudsman Kenya - Newsletter Issue 5 (April - June 2022)
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2024-08-16
Reminder: Commonwealth Ombudsman hosts Complaint Handling Forum from 21 to 25 October 2024
From 21 – 25 October 2024, the Office will host its annual Complaint Handling Forum. The 5-part virtual forum will feature speakers from a variety of backgrounds, including a keynote address from the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson.
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2023-10-09
91. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (del 29 de septiembre al 5 de octubre de 2023)
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2024-08-16
Ombudsman for Children’s Office publishes “Tomorrow Starts with Us” children’s survey
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) commissioned "Tomorrow Starts with Us", a survey carried out with Amárach Research to mark the OCO’s 20th Anniversary. The cost of living, mental health services and future housing needs are the top three concerns for over 1,000 secondary school students who took part in the survey.
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2023-02-16
Issue 5 – Giving voice to mental health patients (Feb. 2021)
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2023-11-15
Complaints Commissioner - Annual Report 2014 - EN
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2024-08-09
Webinar on "Promoting Gender Equality: The Role of the Ombudsman"
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA), for the thought-provoking webinar on "Promoting Gender Equality: The Role of Ombudsman" on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 10 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute.