IOI | Support for Polish Commissioner for Human Rights

The IOI has sent a letter on Friday, 16 October 2020 to the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, Adam Bodnar, stating its opinion on provisions regulating the transitional period until a new incumbent has been elected.

Rules guaranteeing an uninterrupted functioning of an Ombudsman office are indispensable for effectively providing services to the citizens. A strong and independent Ombudsman Institution, in compliance with the Venice Principles, is a key element for the promotion and protection of human rights in Poland, Europe

Source: International Ombudsman Institute