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ombudsperson

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Person usually appointed by the government or by parliament, having a significant degree of independence and is mandated with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights. 

See also: National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs)

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Broader term:
equality bodies
URI: 
https://eige.europa.eu/taxonomy/term/1306?lang=en
Filed under: 
Decision-making and power
Inclusive decision-making

 

The concepts and definitions found in this glossary were published in 2016, and some may be out-of-date. EIGE is currently looking into which terms may need to be updated in the future.