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2024-10-25Ombudsman announces investigation results on enforcement against unauthorised land developments
The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 24 October announced the completion of a direct investigation operation regarding the enforcement by the Planning Department (“PlanD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”) against unauthorised land developments, and made 16 major recommendations for improvement to the two departments.
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2024-10-25
Urgent need for review of special needs youth placement in adult facilities per CRC
Based on Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) data, the number of children with developmental, physical, or mental disabilities placed outside their families rose to 1,243 in 2023. Of these, 176 cases (15%) were housed in adult care facilities, which have been unable to meet the children's social adaptation and peer interaction needs, thus failing to adhere to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
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2024-11-07
Ombudsman commends public organisations and public officers for exemplary service and puts forward three strategic focuses to enhance public administration
At the 27th Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 31 October 2024, The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, presented the Grand Award to the Hong Kong Fire Services Department, an Award for Public Organisation to both the Social Welfare Department and the Water Supplies Department, the Award on Mediation to the Housing Department, the Customer Services Award to the Immigration Department, and the Information Technology Application and Creativity Award to the Hospital Authority. Individual Awards were also given to 79 public officers.
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2024-12-12
Global Report on Women in Prison - Analysis from National Preventive Mechanisms
National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) from 46 countries contributed to the development of a global report on women in prison, launched on 12 December 2024 by the Geneva-based Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT). The report highlights significant challenges and systemic discrimination faced by women in prisons around the globe, calling for urgent reforms and greater use of alternatives to detention.
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2024-12-19
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into public services relating to after-death arrangements
On 18 December 2024, The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the public services relating to after-death arrangements, and made a total of 10 major recommendations to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority and the Immigration Department.
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Ombudsman for Children (Ireland)
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2013-03-04
New Ombudsman in office
Croatian Parliament voted on 15 February 2013 and on 1 March 2013 Ms Vidovic took over the postition as the new parliamentary commissioner for protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms for a term of eight years.
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2013-07-10
Ombudsman brings case before Constitutional Court
For the first time, a case is brought before the Constitutional Court of St. Maarten by the Ombudsman for review and the annulment of articles provided for in the new Penal Code.
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2013-07-12
Passing away of Mrs Grace Phiri
On 18 June 2013 Mrs Grace Phiri, Investigations Officer at the Zambian Commission for Investigation for 16 years, passed away in Paris on her way to the AOMA Exco Meeting in Burkina Faso. She was travelling with the Investigator General of Zambia, Mrs. Caroline Sokoni.
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2015-08-17
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes second quarterly Casebook for 2015
Issue 21 of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales’ Casebook (April-June 2015) has been published. The Casebook is a collection of summaries of cases dealt with in the previous quarter.
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2020-10-16
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.
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2022-03-16
Commonwealth Ombudsman publishes guidance for complaint handlers on dealing with risks of harm
The Commonwealth Ombudsman published new guidance to assist organisations to deal with risks of harm in complaint handling.
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2023-01-02
A widow and her son finally assert their rights upon the intervention of the Ombudsman Sindh
The complainant, a widow of an Ex-constable of Excise & Taxation Department, persuaded the Excise & Taxation Department for almost 15 years for pensionary benefits and 12 years for the job of her son against deceased quota.
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2024-05-16
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights Hosts European Ombudsman
On 9 April 2024, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary Dr. Ákos Kozma received European Ombudsman Ms. Emily O’Reilly in his office, as part of Ms. O’Reilly’s official visit to Hungary.
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2011-01-18
Transport Malta ignores investigations of the Ombudsman
Transport Malta “systematically ignored” the Ombudsman investigating a serious complaint by a Qawra resident, a damning report reveals.
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2015-05-31
Ombudsman releases second annual report
The Bahrain Ombudsman, the first Independent Ombudsman in the Region, presents its second annual report. The Office investigates complaints against employees of the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) and has the important role of ensuring that prisoners and detainees are treated appropriately and are not subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
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2017-06-29
Ontario Ombudsman lauds new era of oversight
Greater oversight of public sector bodies will improve accountability and services to Ontarians, provided it is consistent and effective, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé notes in his latest Annual Report, marking the first full year of his term and his office’s expanded mandate.
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2017-12-13
Sustainability of Victoria’s child protection system put at risk by treatment of kinship carers
The Victorian Ombudsman has tabled an investigation into the financial support provided to kinship carers, finding that the Department of Health and Human Services failed to act in the best interests of some of Victoria's most disadvantaged children by neglecting kinship carers. Tabling her report in the Victorian Parliament today, Ombudsman Deborah Glass said her investigation has exposed “an alarming weakness in our child protection system”.
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2019-11-12
Ombudsman Hong Kong introduces new incentive for promoting good public administration
At the Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 8 November 2019, the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie Chiu, emphasised that the promotion of good public administration is the primary focus of the Office of The Ombudsman’s work. Following its complaint handling and direct investigations, the Office makes recommendations for improvement and proactively monitors the progress of implementation. In addition to holding the annual Awards, the Office has introduced a new incentive of issuing appreciation letters to public officers in recognition of their efforts to resolve complaints.
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2020-03-03
Ontario Ombudsman raises awareness of Venice Principles and encourages their adoption worldwide
Speaking to colleagues from across Canada and around the world, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé this week welcomed new international standards that define, promote and protect the role of ombudsmen in strengthening democracy and promoting fundamental rights.
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