Nach langen Beratungen des Bundesgesetzgebers wird es eine grundlegende Veränderung für Empfänger*innen von Leistungen der Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchenden geben: aus „Hartz IV“ wird das neue „Bürgergeld“. Die Bürgerbeauftragte für soziale Angelegenheiten des Landes Schleswig-Holstein, Samiah El Samadoni, gibt einen Überblick über kommende Änderungen im Sozialrecht.

El Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha participado este lunes en el diálogo ‘La permanente actualidad de los derechos humanos para un desarrollo sostenible y justo’, organizado por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM).

El Defensor ha compartido charla con la directora de la Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO / Bird Life), Asunción Ruiz. Ambos han reflexionado sobre la universalidad e indivisibilidad de los derechos humanos, la incorporación del derecho a un planeta sostenible y el papel de la Universidad en este contexto.

La rectora de la UAM, Amaya Mendikoetxea ha sido la encargada de presentar este encuentro con el que se conmemora el 74 Aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos.

In terms of Article 22(4) of the Ombudsman Act, the Ombudsman, Mr. Anthony C. Mifsud, and the Commissioner for Environment and Planning, Perit Alan Saliba, have sent to the House of Representatives the Final Opinion concerning a complaint alleging no action with regards to tables and chairs on public land in Senglea.

Case Summary

On 1 June 2022, this Office received a complaint alleging no action by the Lands Authority against the illegal occupation of public land through the placing of tables and chairs in Senglea. The Complainant submitted a photo showing the alleged illegal occupation in question consisting of four sets of tables and chairs, including umbrellas, located on the promenade.

The Commissioner for Environment and Planning initiated an investigation involving the Lands Authority, the Planning Authority, and the Malta Tourism Authority.  No reply was forthcoming from any of the governmental entities involved.

The Commissioner observed that this is a clear case of lack of cooperation by the authorities, particularly the Lands Authority, with the Ombudsman institution that is performing its constitutional role in overseeing the administrative functions of public entities. The Commissioner commented that this country could not move forward if a Constitutional institution such as the Ombudsman, is ignored.

The Commissioner recommended that the Lands Authority shall provide and publish all the encroachments on public land, properly listed under location and street name – preferably also through a system similar to the Planning Authority’s Mapserver – starting with those in Senglea. Also, the Lands Authority must take immediate action against any illegal encroachments and fine the contravenor in line with Article 62 of the Lands Authority Act.

Outcome

The Lands Authority did not even react to the Commissioner’s recommendations, let alone implement his recommendations. The Case was referred to the Prime Minister in October 2022, and since no action has been taken, the Commissioner sent the report to the attention of the House of Representatives.

Documents:

15.09.2022 – Final Opinion

26.10.2022 – Letter to the Prime Minister

05.12.2022 – Letter to the Speaker of the House 

Marino Fardelli ha presentato nell’occasione il libro “Sulla terra rossa. Piccolo diario di viaggio di un difensore civico in Camerun”.

Mercoledì 7 dicembre, nella giornata inaugurale della Fiera della piccola e media editoria presso La Nuvola, centro espositivo ubicato nel quartiere Eur di Roma, è stato presente presso lo stand L01 della Regione Lazio il Difensore civico del Lazio Marino Fardelli.

Nell’occasione, Fardelli ha presentato il libro “Sulla terra rossa. Piccolo diario di viaggio di un difensore civico in Camerun”, edito da Gemma edizioni. All’evento sono state presenti l’editrice Gemma Gemmiti, Gabriella Vicari, referente legalità dell’Ufficio scolastico regionale del Lazio e una delegazione di studenti del “Visconti” e del “Margherita di Savoia” di Roma.