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2016-05-31Ombudsman Hong Kong conducts own-motioned investigation into Housing Department's mechanism
The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, announced a direct investigation to examine whether the mechanism of the Housing Department (HD) for taking follow-up action against unauthorised alterations by public housing tenants in their units is adequate and effective.
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2016-05-31
IOI issues statement of support for Public Protector Madonsela
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) issued an open letter in support of South African Public Protector Adv. Thuli Madonsela, who is exposed to open hostility as a result of an investigation into allegations of impropriety and unethical conduct relating to the implementation of security measures at the private residence of the President.
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2016-05-31
FRA publishes Fundamental Rights Report 2016
On 30 May, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published its Fundamental Rights Report 2016. The report examines challenges and achievements while also proposing measures to ensure fundamental rights are respected.
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2016-05-31
Ombudsman Sindh helps retired government servant
The Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr Asad Ashraf Malik, was able to help a retired government employee, who approached the office with a complaint concerning outstanding commutation.
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2016-06-06
Ontario Ombudsman’s Sharpening your Teeth Training in Toronto
Join us in Toronto this coming October for the Ontario Ombudsman's training course for ombudsmen and administrative investigators, "Sharpening Your Teeth: Advanced Investigative Training for Administrative Watchdogs."
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2016-06-06
Complaints make public services better says Ombudsman Tyndall
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall wants to see more people complain about services provided by public bodies such as government departments, local authorities and the HSE. Launching his annual report for 2015 the Ombudsman said that complaints can be used to improve the delivery of public services.
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2016-06-07
Ombudsman Western Australia Strategic Plan 2016-2018
Ombudsman Western Australia has published its Strategic Plan for 2016-2018.
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2016-06-07
Older people wanting to live at home is a human rights issue
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall spoke at the launch of a research report which estimated that 50% of nursing home residents could be living at home.
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2016-06-08
Veterans Ombudsman releases review on support available to ill and injured RCMP members
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released a review on Supporting Ill and Injured RCMP Members and their Families.
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2016-06-09
Starter Kit for new Ombudsman and developing or expanding offices for all members available
The Starter kit for new ombudsmen and developing or expanding offices (Starter Kit) was funded by the IOI through a regional subvention, and jointly undertaken by the offices of the Western Australian Ombudsman and New South Wales Ombudsman.
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2016-06-13
Ombudsman welcomes that prisoners should be able to bring complaints to his Office
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has warmly welcomed the announcement by Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, that prisoners will be able to have their complaints independently investigated by his Office.
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2016-06-13
Victorian Ombudsman tables report on misuse of council resources
A culture of entitlement among some council workers must be dealt with before a major scandal erupts, says Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass.
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2016-06-13
FCO and Osgoode Hall Law School offer training on “Essentials for Ombuds”
The Forum of Canadian Ombudsman (FCO) and the Professional Development Program at Osgoode Hall Law School will once again offer the popular course on "Essentials for Ombuds" from 26 – 30 September 2016 in Ontario, Canada.
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2016-06-13
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights issue paper on migrant integration
Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights released a report on migrant integration with the view to provide guidance to governments and parliaments to design and implement successful integration policies. It highlights the European standards which govern this field and sets forth a number of concrete recommendations to ease migrants’ integration.
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2016-06-13
Ombudsman reveals mistakes in children's protection
The Czech Ombudsman's Office has looked into 142 complaints against the bodies for social and legal protection of children (OSPOD) in the past two years and has found mistakes in 77 cases (54 percent).
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2016-06-13
Constitutional Court decides on compulsory hospitalization of incapacitated persons
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine officially published the adopted decision following the constitutional submission of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights concerning compliance of the Constitution of Ukraine of part one of article 13 of the Law of Ukraine "On mental health services".
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2016-06-13
Ombudsman Office presents third Annual Report
The Bahrain Independent Ombudsman has released his third Annual Report.
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2016-06-14
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of three direct investigation reports
The Ombudsman announces reports on “MD’s Follow-up Mechanism on Recommendations Made in Marine Incident Investigation Reports” on “Government's Tree Management Regime and Practices” and “Government’s Handling of four Stonewall Trees along Bonham Road” in a press conference this week.
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2016-06-16
Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2015
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia is happy to announce the publication of the annual report 2015 in its English version.
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2016-06-20
Québec Ombudsman tabled report on private senior’s residences
In a special report released on June 16, 2016, the Québec Ombudsman shed light on the difficulties tenants in private seniors’ residences experience in having their rights upheld when they have to face off against the owner in court. It issued seven recommendations aimed at giving these seniors a fair chance to defend their rights.
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