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2023-05-17The Commissioner for Human Rights publishes report “Human rights by design - future-proofing human rights protection in the era of AI”
On 9 May 2023, the Commissioner for Human Rights published her report and recommendations “Human rights by design - future-proofing human rights protection in the era of AI”. She highlights 3 major obstacles and 3 priority areas of actions to ensure human rights are safeguarded in the design, development and deployment of AI. She also emphasises the key role National Human Rights Structures, including Ombudsman institutions, play in monitoring and supervising human rights in AI systems.
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2023-08-24
The Federal Public Defenders' Office releases a report on the human rights situation in Brazil
In order to point out concerns related to human rights in recent years, the Federal Public Defenders' Office (DPU) released the Defenders’ Report "The situation of Human Rights in Brazil". The document spans 354 pages and outlines the need for the Brazilian State to channel investments into structural solutions that prioritize vulnerable populations.
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2011-02-22
Council refused to help pregnant homeless woman
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames failed in its duty to a pregnant young woman who applied for assistance as a homeless person.
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2013-12-02
Correctional Investigator tables Annual Report
The 40th Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament and contains a special focus on ethno-cultural diversity in corrections. Correctional Investigator, Mr. Howard Sapers, noted that recent inmate population growth is almost exclusively driven by increases in the composition of ethnically and culturally diverse offenders
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2018-05-22
Mandate of Human Rights Defender expanded significantly following constitutional amendments
Under the new Constitution of 2015 the mandate of the Human Rights Defender (HRD) has been expanded by including the power to facilitate the improvement of the regulatory legal acts related to human rights and freedoms. Following the Constitutional Amendments, a new Constitutional Law on Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia was adopted in December 2016. Within this constitutional function, a new practice of drafting laws by the HRD Office is being exercised.
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2021-04-09
Human Rights Council adopts strong resolution on torture and policing
During its 46th Session, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted – by consensus – the thematic resolution on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The text, tabled by Denmark, focuses on the roles and responsibilities of police and other law enforcement officials.
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2022-01-21
Public Protector welcomes handover of Estina project to beneficiaries
On 14 January 2022, Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane welcomed Free State Premier Ms. Sisi Ntombela’s handover of the Estina Integrated Dairy Farm project to members of the Vrede community who were meant to benefit from the project when it was first launched in 2013.
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2023-07-05
The PHSO finds that the NHS must make patient safety more than just a promise
In a new report, ‘Broken trust: making patient safety more than just a promise’, the Ombudsman has said the National Health Service (NHS) must do more to accept accountability and learn from mistakes, particularly when there is serious harm or, worse, loss of life.
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2023-12-07
Civil Aviation Authority’s decision-making on New Zealand Sign Language in airline safety briefing videos unreasonable
The Chief Ombudsman has found that the Civil Aviation Authority’s decision-making processes were unreasonable when it decided not to amend the rules to include New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) in airline safety briefing videos. Peter Boshier began investigating after receiving a complaint from Deaf Action NZ about the response the CAA gave to its 2018 petition, calling for NZSL to be included.
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2019-08-29
Family failed by Trust’s decision to remove specialist care
Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust failed in its duty to provide good clinical care for a boy with a life-threatening condition, an investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has found.
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2014-10-31
Board of Directors holds annual meeting 2014 in Vienna
The IOI Board of Directors held its annual meeting from 27 to 29 October 2014 in Vienna, Austria. The IOI General Secretariat and the Austrian Ombudsman Board welcomed 18 of the 21 Directors of the Board in Vienna to discuss projects and priorities for the upcoming membership year.
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2017-02-03
Secretary General visits Dublin
Peter Tyndall, newly elected President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) welcomed IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter to the Ombudsman offices on Leeson Street on 31 January 2017. Mr Kräuter was accompanied by members of the IOI Secretarial Staff.
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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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2019-12-05
Members heard candidates for the next of EU Ombudsman
In a series of hearings, MEPs quizzed five candidates for the position of the European Ombudsman on what they could bring to the post by way of impartiality, visibility, transparency and ethics, if elected. Video recordings of each one-hour hearing now are available online.
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2022-02-08
Adele Squillaci elected as new Ombudsman of Valle d’Aosta
On 1 February 2022, Ms Adele Squillaci took office as the new Ombudsman of the Valle d'Aosta. Ms Squillaci was elected by the Regional Assembly at its meeting of 12 January 2022 for a five year term. She succeeds Ombudsman Enrico Formento Dojot.
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2014-01-03
Sindh Ombudsman orders for immediate refund of deposited amount
Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik, Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, issued directives to the City District Government Karachi for immediate refund of the paid up amount to the complainant.
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2011-07-01
Gertrude Brinek new Chair of the AOB
As of 1 July Ombudswoman Dr. Gertrude Brinek has taken over the chairmanship of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) from Dr. Peter Kostelka who held the position since July 2010.
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2019-08-26
Ombudsman meets Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
The Ombudsman attaches great importance to the cooperation with the Council of Europe (CoE). On regular basis the Ombudsman meets the different representatives of the CoE and informs them on the activities of the Institution.
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2020-07-13
Nomination of a new Public Services Ombudsman
As of July 2020, the Northern Ireland Assembly nominated Margaret Kelly as the new Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. The new Ombudsman will take up her post on 19 August, following appointment by Royal Warrant. The post is for a single period of seven years.
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2022-06-09
Latest edition of NIPSO’s Quarterly Bulletin published
In this Bulletin NIPSO provides an update on their work to introduce common standards for complaints handling in the public sector. They also feature some of the latest investigations that they have carried out over the last few months.
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