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2016-11-02Improving public services with systemic and own motion investigations
People are often relcuctant to come forward to the Ombudsman because they fear negative consequences. Therefore, it is important that an Ombudsman is able to undertake investigations on his or her own initiative. On occasions, the Ombudsman will be made or become aware of possible maladministration where no complaint has been made. Such investigations often consider systemic issues and ensure that the Ombudsman can be effective in tackling poor administration and improving public services.
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2016-11-03
Ombudsman report reveals – complaints about avoidable deaths not dealt with properly
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report published today (31) contains 100 cases it has resolved. They include complaints about avoidable deaths, GP out-of-hours care, delayed cancer diagnosis, poor hospital discharge and incorrect medicine dosage being given to patients.
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2016-11-04
Ombudsman reports on first year of expanded mandate
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé has released the first annual report of his office’s new, expanded mandate, which was doubled in the past year to include more than 1,000 public sector organizations – provincial government bodies, municipalities, universities and school boards.
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2016-11-07
Aberystwyth University Hosts Ombudsman Seminar
The Ombudsman community and stakeholders came together at a seminar at Aberystwyth University.
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2016-11-07
Special Report on Fight against Discrimination, Its Prevention and Situation of Equality
On October 25, 2016, the Public Defender of Georgia presented a special report on Combating and Preventing Discrimination and the Situation of Equality.
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2016-11-07
Ombudsperson for Quebec Raymonde Saint-Germain named senator
The Ombudsperson for Quebec, Madam Raymonde Saint-Germain, is one of the six new independent senators whom Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommended to the Governor General of Canada on November 2, 2016, for nomination.
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2016-11-08
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh presented Annual Report 2015
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik presented the annual report of his institution for the calendar year 2015 to Governor Sindh, which highlighted the achievements and progress of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh.
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2016-11-08
Correctional Investigator concerned by rising use of force incidents involving inflammatory agents
Ottawa, October 31, 2016 – The 43rd Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled today in Parliament. The report documents that security incidents in federal prisons involving inflammatory agents, primarily Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or pepper spray, has tripled since 2011/12.
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2016-11-08
L’enquêteur correctionnel s’inquiète de la multiplication des incidents de recours à la force dans lesquels des agents inflammatoires ont été utilisés
Ottawa, le 31 octobre 2016 – Le 43e Rapport annuel du Bureau de l’enquêteur correctionnel a été déposé aujourd’hui au Parlement. Dans son rapport, l’enquêteur correctionnel du Canada, M. Howard Sapers, signale que le nombre d’incidents de sécurité comportant l’usage d’agents inflammatoires, principalement l’oléorésine de Capsicum (OC), aussi appelée vaporisateur de poivre, a triplé dans les pénitenciers fédéraux depuis 2011-2012.
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2016-11-09
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales published quarterly Casebook and Code of Conduct Casebook
Issue 26 of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales’ Casebook (July – September 2016) has been published.
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2016-11-09
Augustinas Normantas reappointed for third term as the Seimas Ombudsman
On 8 November 2016, the Seimas (Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania) appointed Mr. Augustinas Normantas to the post of the Seimas Ombudsman for the third term. Mr. Normantas also acts as the Head of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office.
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2016-11-10
Western Australia Ombudsman reports on agencies‘ progress to give effect to his recommendations
On 10 November 2016, the Western Australian Ombudsman, Chris Field, tabled in Parliament a report on giving effect to recommendations arising from the Investigation into issues associated with violence restraining orders and their relationship with family and domestic violence fatalities.
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2016-11-14
Civil Society Dialogue held at Austrian Embassy in Bangkok
An informal meeting between Thai NGO representatives and the IOI Executive Board and Regional Presidents on 12 November 2016 marked the beginning of a series of events during the 11th IOI World Conference.
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2016-11-17
11th IOI World Conference currently held in Bangkok
After a successful General Assembly held in Thailand on 15 November 2016, the 11th IOI World Conference is currently being held in Bangkok and generously hosted by the Office of the Ombudsman in Thailand. To see a first media release, please read the following news article.
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2016-11-17
New Executive Committee elected in Bangkok
On the side-line of the 11th IOI World Conference, the new IOI Board of Directors met on 17 November 2016 to elect the Officers of the IOI, i.e. the President, the 1st and 2nd Vice-President and the Treasurer.
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2016-11-18
Ombudsman Kräuter presents TV show at 11th IOI World Conference
During the 11th IOI World Conference, IOI Secretary General, Günter Kräuter, participated in a Media Workshop in the course of which he presented the Austrian TV-show called “Bürgeranwalt” or “Advocate for the People”.
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2016-11-25
Opening of the interdisciplinary lecture series “One out of five” hosted by AOB
On 24 November 2016 the interdisciplinary lecture series “One out of five” on the topic of violence against women was opened by Ombudswoman Gertrude Brinek at the premises of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB).
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2016-11-29
National Preventive Mechanisms of the South-East Europe Network to meet in Zagreb
National preventive mechanisms (NPM) from 13 countries will gather in Zagreb on 29 and 30 November 2016 for the Conference of NPMs of the South-East Europe Network.
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2016-11-30
Ombudsman Quarterly Review – Spring 2016
The Office of the Ombudsman New Zealand has published the Ombudsman Quarterly Review – Spring 2016. Follow this news item to read more about the Ombudsman’s work and most recent projects.
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2016-12-01
International Conference of Information Commissioners 2017
The International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC2017) will be jointly hosted by the UK Information Commissioner and the Scottish Information Commissioner and held in Manchester from 20 – 21 September 2017.
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