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2012-04-13AOB 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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2021-03-23
Tena Šimonović Einwalter Appointed as the new Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia
At its plenary session held on 19 March 2021 by a majority of 115 votes for, the Croatian Parliament appointed Tena Šimonović Einwalter as the new Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia for a term of eight years.
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2024-04-18
Ombudsman saves Toronto man $20,000 in Hydro dispute
Toronto Ombudsman Kwame Addo says Toronto Hydro acted unfairly by holding a property owner responsible for approximately $20,000 worth of repairs to a hydro vault it never told him he owned. Ombudsman Addo launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from Mr. A., who purchased a unit in a Toronto plaza in 1980.
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2012-12-05
Ombudsman reappointed
Barry Fleming, Citizens' Representative for Newfoundland and Labrador, was recently reappointed. He will serve for another term of six years.
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2014-08-28
Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission releases first inspection report
In a press conference, held on August 26th 2014, the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission (PDRC) announced the release of its first inspection report. The Bahrain Ombudsman's Standards for Visiting Prisons and Places of Detention served as a basis for the four-day long inspection.
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2011-03-08
Stronger protection of the rights of customers of credit institutions
The Ombudsman observed problems and has made recommendations to the Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. According to the Ombudsman, the rights of the citizens as consumers are often violated by credit institutions.
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2018-05-24
New Director for the Ombudsman’s Office
The State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Judge (Ret.) Joseph H. Shapira, has selected Dr. Esther Ben-Haim, or Esti as she is called by her peers, to be the new Director of the Ombudsman’s Office. Her nomination been approved by the State Audit Committee of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) in November of 2017.
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2019-02-19
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations
On 19 February 2019, Hong Kong Ombudsman Connie Lau announced the completion of two direct investigations, namely “Government’s support for non-Chinese speaking students” and “Government’s handling of two trees in front of Tang Chi Ngong Building of University of Hong Kong”.
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2020-02-24
Ombudsman Bodnar on "The anatomy of the crime against the Polish judiciary"
In an article on “The anatomy of the crime against the Polish judiciary” published by Magazyn TVN24, the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, Adam Bodnar comments on the complex developments regarding the judiciary system in Poland, lists the most frequently encountered popular opinions and tries to explain why it can be dangerous to accept those arguments.
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2020-01-21
Ombudsman Hong Kong, China investigates mechanisms for verifying travel records of comprehensive social security assistance
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the completion of a direct investigation into “Mechanisms for Verifying Travel Records of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance/Social Security Allowance Applicants and Recipients”.
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