El SAS ha aceptado los contenidos esenciales de las 2 recomendaciones y 5 sugerencias que el Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz, Jesús Maeztu, ha recogido en un Estudio Singular sobre las Agresiones al Personal sanitario en su puesto de trabajo. El Servicio Andaluz de Salud ha remitido un informe de seguimiento de los diferentes aspectos que se recogían en dicha Resolución (causas y medidas, formación del personal, recursos y seguridad, etcétera) valorando positivamente las propuestas y comprometiéndose a a implantar más medidas en los centros en los que sean más necesarios y estudiar aquellas sobre las que todavía no ha actuado y son de su competencia. Queja 18/4017

On Tuesday, July 19, Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne, together with other representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office, visited the border control posts in Terehova and Grebņeva. The visit was carried out in response to information received about a growing number of people from Ukraine who are entering Latvia from Russia, with the aim to transit through Latvia to reach other destinations in Europe.

During the visit, representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office met with Colonel Valdis Jukšs, Head of the Ludza Administration of the State Border Guard, who, together with the responsible officials, outlined the way the two border control posts are managed. They also examined the procedure for people arriving at the border control posts by public transport, private cars, or on foot. The time people spend at the border control post depends both on what documents they are able to present upon entry and on the overall amount of traffic at the border control post at the particular time.

During the time of the visit, the entry procedures were carried out efficiently and no large queues of civilians from Ukraine formed. The infrastructure of the border control posts was adequate for the respective flow of people. At the same time, several interviewees pointed out that they were forced to wait on the Russian side for more than a day, which significantly prolonged the overall process of crossing the border. It should be stressed that this aspect cannot be impacted by the Latvian authorities and does not depend on the actions of the Latvian border guards.

Ukrainian civilians who come to Latvia in transit most often have a specific destination in mind – another European country.  Although some people have relatives or acquaintances in these countries, people often do not have specific plans or knowledge about how to get help in the respective country, where to find accommodation, how to find a job, etc. These circumstances put people fleeing the war in a particularly vulnerable position and increase the risk of becoming victims of trafficking in human beings at their destination. Therefore, during the visit, representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office paid special attention to reducing the risks of trafficking in human beings and made recommendations on improving the availability of information on assistance/aid.

The issue of transporters staying at border control posts to transport people to other countries, is still relevant. A number of Ukrainian civilians met by the delegation of the Ombudsman’s Office indicated that after crossing the border control posts, they would go to one of these vehicles and use them to reach their next destination. They had paid for this service in advance. This issue was also discussed with representatives of the State Police, who regularly patrol and monitor these places. Furthermore, in response to information regarding the availability of infrastructure in Zilupe, the representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office visited the Zilupe railway station. At the request of the State Border Guard officials, the station is not being closed during night hours, thereby allowing persons travelling in transit to wait there for a train to Riga.

On 4 July by a unanimous decision of the Executive Board of Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies gathering over 40 national equality bodies form all European member states and beyond, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter was elected to chair the network for another term, following her to earlier mandates at the same post in 2017-2019 and 2019-2021.

“We are at a historical point now, only months from the European Commission proposing EU legislation on Standards for Equality Bodies. It is both my duty and privilege to chair our network in such a moment. I am aware of the need for continuance in strong leadership to both Equinet and its members, and in the remaining part of the mandate, will offer the most out of my previous experience as chair, as well as from the years of advocating for and developing legislation on standards. Together we can make it a reality, and I am looking forward to the joint efforts to achieve this milestone,” stressed Ombudswoman Šimonović Einwalter accepting the nomination.

The extraordinary elections followed the announcement by Laurence Bond of his plan to retire in the autumn as the Director of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and, therefore, also as member and Chair of the Equinet Executive Board. Mr. Bond took the opportunity to thank the Board and the Secretariat for the successful cooperation as well as to all of the Network’s members for their ongoing commitment and engagement, which makes Equinet such an inspiring network and such an important leader in promoting equality for all.

Ombudswoman Šimonović Einwalter will be serving as the network’s Chair until the end of 2023, when the regular elections for the Executive Board and Chair are set to take place.

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between 4 and 8 July 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between June 13 and June 24, 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between May 9 and May 20, 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between May 2 and 6, 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between April 18 and 29, 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between 11 and 15 April 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between April 4 and 8, 2022

The results of the investigation conducted at Isaccea border crossing point, Tulcea county, on March 23, 2022

The results of the investigation carried out at the Transit Centre from the premises of E-Gros Iasi shopping complex

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between March 21 and 25, 2022

The conclusions of the investigation carried out at the Refugee Reception Centre in Otopeni on 23 March 2022

The results of the investigations carried out in Siret locality, 21 March 2022

Actions of the People’s Advocate Institution undertaken between February 28 and March 18, 2022

The conclusions of the investigation carried out at the North Train Station on 17 March 2022 on the situation of refugees from Ukraine

PHOTOS

The Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a report summarizing the time of the pandemic. 
The report is addressed not only to the relevant public authorities, but also to the public opinion, media and social organizations.
Pandemic legislation was prepared in a hurry, without a sufficient assessment of its compliance with the Constitution.
The drawbacks of such legislation are confirmed by the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court - now it is necessary to eliminate its effects and prepare the state for possible similar challenges in the future.
In view of the deepening of the problems of the health care system in the pandemic, there should be a debate over its thorough reform.
At the time of the pandemic, the state also failed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, taxpayers and consumers. It is essential to eliminate legal uncertainty through proper legislation. Rebuilding citizens' trust in law-making bodies is one of the key tasks of public authorities.
 

Attachments:

• Document

  CHR report regarding the pandemic.pdf