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2017-04-11New Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman takes office
Rob Behrens began his new role as Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and Chair of the organisation on Thursday 06 April 2017.
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2017-04-12
Retirement of Ombudsman Mario Hook
H.M. Government of Gibraltar announces the retirement of Mr Mario Hook as Public Services Ombudsman by placing on record its gratitude and admiration for his 14 years of dedicated service to good practice and administration.
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2017-04-12
Ombudsman secures Human Rights victory
The Ombudsman, Advocate John Walters secured the release of 46 alleged illegal immigrants detained in Windhoek police holding cells.
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2017-04-12
Ombudsman under threat
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2017-04-13
Ombudsman staff attends awareness training on domestic violence
The “Young Citizen” Education Public Union organized a public discussion on “Equal rights and equal opportunities” for eliminating causes of domestic violence (DV), regulating property disputes within family relations, social protection of DV victims and their education in the concerned field.
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2017-04-13
Ombudsman strategies for acceptance of recommendations
The Office of Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé developed a paper on Ombudsman strategies for getting Ombudsman recommendations accepted and implemented. The paper is available here.
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2017-04-20
Manitoba Ombudsman reviews privacy breach
On April 17, 2017, Manitoba Ombudsman was first advised of a privacy breach, and shortly thereafter, was made aware that the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) would be conducting an internal review. Manitoba Ombudsman has also initiated an investigation of this matter under the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
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2017-04-21
Meeting of ENNHRI Advisory Committe in Tbilisi
The International Advisory Committee of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) was held at the Information Center on NATO and EU in Tbilisi on April 20, 2017.
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2017-04-21
Ontario Ombudsman calls for strong oversight of inmate segregation
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé has called on the province to reform its flawed system of placing and tracking inmates in solitary confinement, after his latest investigation revealed numerous issues putting vulnerable people at risk.
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2017-04-21
Conference on Evolution and Challenges of Multi-mandated NHRIs
On April 19, 2017, the Public Defender of Georgia held an International Conference on Evolution and Challenges of Multi-mandated National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in connection with the 20th anniversary of his institution.
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2017-04-24
The Office of the Ombudsperson released new investigation report
The Office of the Ombudsperson was asked by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services to investigate issues arising from the 2012 Ministry of Health employee termination matter.
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2017-04-25
Public Defender's Information Bulletin - March 2017
In the March information bulletin the Public Defender reviewed his annual report on the situation of human rights and freedoms submitted to the Parliament of Georgia. He briefly reviewed the topics of the report, recommendations and significant trends.
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2017-04-26
Exchange of ideas on environmental law enforcement at the Ombudsman’s office
On April 24, a conference on the experience gained in the implementation of the Directive on Environmental Liability on the level of the EU and in Hungary was held at the Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights in Budapest. It was the sixth time that the Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights has held a joint conference on environmental issues.
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2017-04-28
Annual meeting of IOI Board of Directors held in Vienna
From 26 – 28 April 2017 the IOI Board of Directors held its annual meeting at the premises of the IOI General Secretariat in Vienna (Austria). In total 19 out of 21 Directors attended this very productive meeting to identify and discuss projects and priorities for the upcoming membership year.
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2017-05-02
The 25th anniversary of the Croatian Ombudsman institution to be marked in May
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Act, the Ombudswoman Lora Vidović is organising a high level international conference „Reclaiming human rights in Europe: How to enhance the democratic space?“ on 11-12 May 2017 in Zagreb.
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2017-05-03
Commission opens branch office to improve service delivery
The Commission on Administrative Justice, as part of the efforts to improve its oversight role in the counties, has opened a branch office in Isiolo Town to make the Commission’s services accessible to residents of Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia, Samburu and Marsabit counties.
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2017-05-03
Making a complaint is daunting for those living in Direct Provision
Almost a month after beginning to accept complaints from children in Direct Provision, the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has said that making a complaint can seem daunting for those living in the Direct Provision system.
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2017-05-03
Ontario Ombudsman announces dates for October 2017 training
Ontario Ombudsman annouces dates for its Sharpening your teeth: Advanced, Investigative and Administrative Watschdogs" Training, taking place in Toronto in October 2017. Registration is now open and will be available for a reduced price, if registered until July 31.
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2017-05-03
New mandate for the Québec Ombudsman
A new law came into force in Québec on May 1, 2017. Under the Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies, the Québec Ombudsman is mandated to handles disclosure of wrongdoing committed regarding any public body subject to the Act. From now on, whistleblowers will enjoy reliable, safe and independent recourse.
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2017-05-03
New Scottish Public Services Ombudsman assumes office
Former Scottish Information Commissioner Rosemary Agnew was nominated by the Scottish Parliament as the new Scottish Public Services Omubdsman. She has taken up post on 1 May 2017.
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