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2016-10-10Victorian Ombudsman tables Annual Report 2016
Victoria’s integrity system must be further reformed to ensure the Victorian Ombudsman can deliver the best possible scrutiny and accountability of public services in the public interest.
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2016-10-11
ACRC welcomes Improper Solicitation and Graft Act
In Korea, Improper Solicitation and Graft Act took effect in September 2016 with an aim to eradicate corruptions that violate people's right. The Act has gained a great support from the public and the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) has promoted the enactment of the Act.
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2016-10-11
Parliamentary Ombudsmen initiative regarding unaccompanied minors
During the autumn, Ombudsman Stefan Holgersson will begin a series of inspections focusing on unaccompanied minors to see if their basic rights are being respected. The Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen receives a relatively large number of reports regarding cases linked to unaccompanied minors, and the trend indicates that these reports are increasing.
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2016-10-13
Older people must be allowed to live at home
Ombudsman Tyndall discusssed a report that highlightes the manner in which many older people are directed towards nursing homes, when they would prefer to remain in their own homes with appropriate support if necessary.
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2016-10-13
Ombudsman says CQC’s State of Care report should act as a wake-up call to government
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Julie Mellor urges the government to tackle the problem of discharging frail and older people from hospital without the right social care in place.
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2016-10-19
Seimas Ombudsman has met with Ukrainian Ombudswoman
The Seimas Ombudsman, head of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office Mr. Augustinas Normantas has met with the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Valeriya Lutkovska to discuss cooperation issues in strengthening the capacities of apparatus of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2016-10-19
Ombudsman and UNHCR call on government authorities to give impetus to schemes for taking in refugees
The Office of the Ombudsman and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) made a joint appeal today to all government authorities to give impetus to refugee reception and integration schemes, with a reminder that Spain must comply with the commitments made in the sphere of international protection.
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2016-10-20
Recommendation to prioritize early childhood development in Francophone communities
In a special report on “Early Childhood: Fostering the Vitality of Francophone Minority Communities”, the Commissioner of Official Languages recommends that the government prioritize early childhood development in Francophone communities.
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2016-10-20
New report shines light on failings in assessing people’s fitness to drive
Vulnerable drivers have been left in limbo for years as a result of major failings by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in assessing people’s fitness to drive, leaving them unable to work and cutting them off from their friends and families, according to a new report published today.
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2016-10-24
IOI releases Report on Fact Finding Mission in Poland
On 24 October 2016 the IOI released a report on the current constitutional situation of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights based on a Fact Finding Mission, which took place in July.
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2016-10-24
Autumn 2016 issue of the Ombudsman’s Casebook
This Casebook contains summaries of recent cases the Ombudsman has dealt with.
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2016-10-24
Ombudsman Office participates in project on local integration of refugees
Organized by the Macedonian Centre for International Cooperation (MCIC), the Roma education forum and the EPTISA Consortium, there were several sessions held within the project “Local integration of refugees, internally displaced persons and minorities” which were attended by a representative of the Office of the Ombudsman from the Department for protection of the rights of the children and persons with disabilities.
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2016-10-24
Victorian Ombudsman launches Public Sector Education program
Victorian public sector agencies seeking to improve the way they deal with complaints and improve their overall administration are encouraged to engage with the Victorian Ombudsman’s new Public Sector Education program.
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2016-10-24
Recommendation to adopt a law concerning persons with disabilities accompanied by guide dogs
Over the last few years, the Public Defender of Rights received many complaints by persons who were, for instance, not allowed to enter certain buildings or public transport vehicles with their assistance dogs.
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2016-10-28
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the IOI and the AOMF
On 20 October 2016, IOI Board member Ms Catherine De Bruecker attended the conference of the Association of Ombudsman and Mediators of the Francophonie (AOMF) in Monaco and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the IOI.
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2016-10-31
Victorian Ombudsman tabled Ombudsman enquiries on why informal resolution matters
Senior citizens unable to file statements online, a ratepayer charged over $7,000 to remove a tree, and the worried mother of a prisoner are just some of the members of the public Victorian Ombudsman staff deal with every day.
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2016-10-28
ENNHRI joins IOI in supporting Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
After the IOI issued a report on the human rights situation in Poland just a week ago, IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter is very pleased that the support was now extended through the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) and the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet).
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2016-10-31
Commonwealth Ombudsman’s inquiry into building and construction industry
In September 2016, the Senate passed a Bill proposing to re-establish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner and to continue the existence of the body known as the Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate under the name of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). The Bill proposes a potentially broadened scope for the Ombudsman’s reviews of the exercise of coercive powers to gather information.
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2016-11-02
Ombudsman presents first issue of Network in Focus
The European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, is pleased to present the first issue of Network in Focus, the annual newsletter of the European Network of Ombudsmen.
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2016-11-02
20th Anniversary of the Ombudsman's Award of the Office of the Ombudsman Hong Kong
The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, reminded Government departments and public organisations at the 20th Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards today (October 27) “to stand in other people’s shoes and show empathy” in order to keep abreast of changes and meet public expectations in an ever-progressing society.
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