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2023-01-12The Ombudsman's NPM Group conducted an on-site-visit without prior notice
The Ombudsman's National Preventive Mechanism Group members conducted an on-site-visit to the Sheki District Psychiatric Hospital without prior notice. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the treatment and conditions of the residents of the health setting, among other things.
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2012-08-10
Newly Appointed Inspector General of Government
The Inspectorate of Government, Uganda is happy to inform the international ombudsman community that the institution has got a new Inspector General of Government (IGG) Her Lordship, Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja Kakooza. Lady Justice Mulyagonja has been a Judge with the Commercial Division of the High Court.
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2016-08-02
Appointment of Justice Maheshwari as deputy Ombudsman
The honourable Justice Mr. U.C. Maheshwari took oath as Up-Lokayukt (Deputy Ombudsman) of Madhya Pradesh on 28 June 2016. He was administered oath of office by the outgoing Lokayukt Justice P. P.Naolekar.
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2018-09-19
EU underlines positive work of Human Rights Defender
A new EU announcement on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly made at the OSCE high-level conference in Warsaw underlined the positive work of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia as an excellent example of democracy promotion.
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2024-01-16
MoU signed between the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh and Chief Ombudsman Thailand
During the first ever visit of the Chief Ombudsman Thailand, the Honourable Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, to Pakistan from 28 November to 1 December 2023, the high point was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at the Chief Minister Secretariat.
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2023-07-27
Ombudsman publishes special report on return of third country nationals in 2022
In its special report, the Office of the Greek Ombudsman stated, that forced returns of third country nationals to their countries of origin are further reduced in 2022, however, the number of detainees in Pre-removal Centres and Police stations is disproportionately high. At the same time, complaints on illegal pushbacks are rising, reinforcing the EU Commission's proposal to member-states to establish independent border monitoring mechanisms.
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2017-07-21
New Alberta Ombudsman appointed
Marianne Ryan was officially appointed as Alberta’s ninth Ombudsman and second Public Interest Commissioner on 4 July 2017. Prior to becoming the Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner, Ms Ryan led a successful career that spanned 35 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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2025-02-21
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into Government’s arrangements for recovery, refurbishment and reallocation of public rental housing flats
On 20 February 2025, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the Government’s arrangements for the recovery, refurbishment and reallocation of public rental housing flats, and has made 19 major recommendations for improvements to the Housing Department and the Hong Kong Housing Society.
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2011-02-07
Who Pays for Operations abroad?
Following an investigation by the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Health reimbursed a Saskatchewan for the operation of his brain tumour in another country.
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2012-04-13
AOB Human Rights Advisory Board convenes for the first time
The Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) will take up its new function as National Preventive Mechanism within the OPCAT regime as of 1 July 2012 and is currently taking the necessary preparatory steps. In addition to filling staff vacancies the AOB’s new Human Rights Advisory Board recently convened for the first time.
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2023-09-28
IOI President meets the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See and Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Italy
Immediately prior to the international Ombudsman conference in Rome commencing, IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to meet the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Her Excellency Ms Chiara Porro. Importantly, 2023 marks 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and the Holy See. It was also President Field’s pleasure to meet the Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Italy, Ms Mary Ellen Miller.
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2023-10-20
IOI President undertakes tour and attends Gala Dinner at the Bahrain National Museum
Following the international conference on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Bahrain, IOI President Chris Field PSM was given the privilege of learning more about the ancient and rich Bahraini culture with a tour of the magnificent Bahrain National Museum, prior to a Gala Dinner at the Museum.
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2018-07-26
Resolving complaints to the Ombudsman early
In late 2016, the Victorian Ombudsman created an Early Resolution Team which identifies matters that can be resolved informally, focusing on practical outcomes. The team now handles about 85 per cent of approaches to the Ombudsman, closing most within 30 days.
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2024-09-25
Ombudsman probes arrangements for recovering public rental housing flats by authorities
The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced on 19 September 2024 the launch of a direct investigation operation to examine in detail the workflow of and arrangements for recovering public rental housing (“PRH”) flats for reallocation by the authorities.
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2014-11-04
New Powers for Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
From 1 November 2014, the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales’s jurisdiction changed. This is as a result of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. He now has an extended role in relation to care homes, domiciliary care and palliative care services.
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2016-02-22
Ombudsman for Wales chairs Welsh Youth Homelessness Debate
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has chaired a key meeting on youth homelessness between Hollywood star Michael Sheen, the Welsh Government and housing charities.
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2023-11-03
Civil Defense, Human Rights, and History Converge in a Meeting Among Italy, Poland, and Serbia
On 4 November 2023, Marino Fardelli, the Ombudsman for the Lazio Region and President of the Italian Ombudsmen, will welcome his Polish counterparts, Mr. Marcin Wiacek, Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland, and Mr. Valeri Vachev, Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights in Poland, along with Mr. Zoran Pasalic, Protector of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia, for an extraordinary meeting dedicated to civil defense and shared values.
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2022-08-11
Ontario Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2021-2022
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé on August 10, 2022 reported that public concerns and complaints to the provincial watchdog have returned almost to pre-pandemic levels. His office fielded 25,161 complaints and inquiries in fiscal 2021-2022, an increase of 25% over the previous year. Most (52%) were resolved in two weeks or less.
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2012-08-14
Ontario Ombudsman receives Canadian Bar Association Award for public service
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin was presented on 13 August 2012 with the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)’s top award for a public sector lawyer, the John Tait Award of Excellence.
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2015-06-10
Public service complaints to the Ombudsman rise by 11%
Complaints to the Ombudsman about public services rose by 11% to over 3,500 in 2014. Launching his annual report today (Wednesday 10 June) Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said the increase was mainly due to the additional 200 public bodies which came within his jurisdiction for a full year for the first time in 2014. These included bodies in the education sector such as the State Examinations Commission and Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
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