The Parliamentary Ombudsman Meets With Palestinian Ambassador

Date of article: 07/08/2023

Daily News of: 07/08/2023

Country:  Malta

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Article language: en

The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, received H.E. Fadi G.H. Hanania, Ambassador of Palestine, during a courtesy call.

During the meeting, the Ombudsman presented an overview of his institution’s role and functions. He provided an update on the active role the Office of the Ombudsman is playing as Secretary General and Treasurer of the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsmen (AOM).

A key topic of discussion was the upcoming AOM conference to be held in Malta between the 31st October and 1st November. The conference will focus on a pertinent issue – ‘The Right to Good Administration – Myth, Aspiration or Reality?’. Representatives from the Independent Commission for Human Rights of Palestine will be among the participants at this event.

Ambassador Hanania took the opportunity to update the Ombudsman on the current situation in Palestine and the challenges the Palestinian people continue to face. He expressed gratitude for Malta’s support towards the Palestinian cause, particularly in the area of education.

Judge Emeritus Zammit McKeon, in turn, reaffirmed the strong bilateral ties between Malta and Palestine, noting Malta’s longstanding support for the Palestinian people.

Accompanying the Ambassador was Ms Zahwa Arafat. The Ombudsman was joined by Mr Paul Borg, Director General, and Mr Jurgen Cassar, Head of Communications and Research.

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El Ararteko recomienda al Ayuntamiento de Mungia que reconozca el abono en metálico como medio de pago de las tasas por la utilización de los servicios deportivos municipales

Date of article: 04/08/2023

Daily News of: 07/08/2023

Country:  Spain - Basque Country

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Article language: es

Una persona acudió al Ararteko porque para abonar las tasas derivadas de la utilización de las instalaciones deportivas municipales en Mungia, la única vía de pago admitida era el abono mediante domiciliación bancaria.

Señalaba que había solicitado al ayuntamiento que se habilitase también la posibilidad de hacer efectivas las cuotas del polideportivo municipal en metálico o, al menos, mediante la emisión de una carta de pago a abonar en una entidad bancaria.

Sin embargo, su petición había sido desestimada, ya que la ordenanza reguladora de las tasas por la utilización de los servicios deportivos establece que los cobros de recibos periódicos y los abonos del polideportivo se realizaran por adelantado mediante domiciliación bancaria. El ayuntamiento amparaba su decisión en la comodidad de las personas usuarias del servicio, visto el avance tecnológico.

El Ararteko, en su petición de información, puso de manifiesto que la decisión municipal podía estar introduciendo restricciones en cuanto a los medios de pago admitidos por la legislación tributaria y que, asimismo, podía colisionar con las garantías que recoge a favor de las personas consumidoras y usuarias la Ley General para la defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios.

En su respuesta, el Ayuntamiento de Mungia defendió su actuación indicando que “no creemos que estemos infringiendo la Ley General de Consumidores y Usuarios al requerir la domiciliación bancaria para el cobro de abonos de las instalaciones deportivas, ya que se puede considerar que se trata de un medio de pago en efectivo y el Ayuntamiento es competente para regular los medios de pago dentro de los límites establecidos por la norma tributaria.”

Sin perjuicio de que el Ararteko comparta con el Ayuntamiento de Mungia que resulta legítimo e, incluso -en determinados momentos- preciso, adoptar medidas encaminadas a facilitar la gestión del cobro de los tributos, las iniciativas implantadas no pueden amparar, en ningún caso, una restricción de los derechos reconocidos a las personas contribuyentes. 

Por ello, le ha recomendado que revise las previsiones recogidas en su Ordenanza fiscal y acepte e incorpore como medio de pago de las actividades deportivas municipales el abono en metálico.

RESOLUCIÓN

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El Diputado del Común visita el Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Date of article: 04/08/2023

Daily News of: 07/08/2023

Country:  Spain - Canary Islands

Author:

Article language: es

La alcaldesa de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Carolina Darias, mantuvo un encuentro con el Diputado del Común de Canarias, Rafael Yanes, para estrechar lazos, ambas entidades, en pos de salvaguardar los derechos de la ciudadanía palmense.

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International Conference of Ombudsman – importante riconoscimento in vista dell’evento di settembre a Roma

Date of article: 04/08/2023

Daily News of: 07/08/2023

Country:  Italy

Author: Italian National Coordination of Regional and Autonomous Provinces Ombudsman Institutions

Article language: it

Roma, 4 agosto 2023 – Il Consiglio d’Europa – Commissione di Venezia ha ufficialmente concesso il suo prestigioso patrocinio alla Conferenza degli Ombudsman (Difensori Civici), che si terrà nella splendida cornice di Roma, nei giorni 21 e 22 settembre 2023. Questa importante iniziativa riunirà Difensori Civici provenienti da ogni parte del mondo per promuovere la giustizia, l’equità e la tutela dei diritti umani e la difesa civica. Ad oggi, si sono già registrati ai lavori un totale di 177 partecipanti.

Marino Fardelli, Difensore Civico d’Italia e della Regione Lazio, ha espresso grande entusiasmo per questa opportunità e il riconoscimento del lavoro svolto in nome della difesa civica e dei diritti umani. “Siamo davvero contenti di questa significativa occasione e del patrocinio del Consiglio d’Europa – Commissione di Venezia. Questo riconoscimento valorizza ulteriormente l’importanza della nostra iniziativa e ci spinge a continuare nel nostro impegno per promuovere giustizia e trasparenza, ruolo e funzioni di una istituzione di garanzia che vorremmo fosse più conosciuta possibile”, ha affermato Marino Fardelli.

La Conferenza degli Ombudsman rappresenta un’importante piattaforma di scambio di esperienze e di buone pratiche per garantire i diritti dei cittadini e promuovere la trasparenza e l’efficacia delle istituzioni. Questo evento sarà un’occasione unica per approfondire tematiche cruciali e promuovere un dialogo costruttivo tra Difensori Civici di diverse realtà geografiche e culturali.

L’evento è promosso dalla Difesa Civica Italiana e sostenuto dal Consiglio Regionale del Lazio e dalla Regione Lazio, in collaborazione con l’Assemblea delle Legislative delle Regioni.

Ringraziamo inoltre Antonello Aurigemma, Presidente del Consiglio Regionale del Lazio, e il presidente Gennaro Oliviero, Presidente del Consiglio Regionale della Campania e delegato per la Difesa civica e gli Organi di garanzia all’interno della Conferenza dei Presidenti delle Assemblee legislative delle Regioni e delle Province autonome, per il loro prezioso sostegno.

Per partecipare a questa straordinaria occasione e prendere parte attiva ai lavori della Conferenza, vi invitiamo a registravi tramite il seguente link: https://registrationcdc.regione.lazio.it/?vw=intro

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IOI Ombudsman News 30/2023

Date of article: 04/08/2023

Daily News of: 07/08/2023

Country:  WORLD

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Article language: en

 

IOI President Chris Field PSM being awarded the First Grade Medal by Control Yuan President Chen Chu

IOI | IOI President awarded the Control Yuan First Grade Medal

IOI President Chris Field PSM was exceptionally humbled and privileged to be awarded the highest honour of the Control Yuan, the First Grade Medal, in a formal ceremony in Taipei. The Medal was granted in honour of “His extraordinary contribution to the promotion of international ombudsman and human rights work”. The Medal was placed upon President Field by Control Yuan President Chen Chu.



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President Field with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Chen Chi-Mai, Control Yuan President Chen Chu, Chief of Staff to the IOI President, Rebecca Poole as well as the Mayor’s staff and Members of the Control Yuan

IOI | IOI President undertakes formal exchange with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Mr Chen Chi-Mai

IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to meet, and participate in a formal exchange, with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Mr Chen Chi-Mai. The meeting was also attended by a number of the Mayor’s staff as well as President Chen Chu and Members of the Control Yuan.



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President Field and Control Yuan President Chen Chu

IOI | IOI President undertakes a formal bilateral exchange with Control Yuan President Chen Chu

On the occasion of his official visit to the Control Yuan to receive the Control Yuan First Grade Medal, IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to undertake a very warm and positive formal bilateral exchange with President Chen Chu, the Vice President and Members of the Control Yuan.



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President Field and Chief of Staff Rebecca Poole with a victim of the ‘White Terror’ period at the National Human Rights Museum

IOI | IOI President visits National Human Rights Museum and meets Australian Office in Taipei

While in Taipei, IOI President Chris Field PSM undertook a deeply moving visit to a place of great significance, the National Human Rights Museum, memorializing the period of Taiwan’s history known as the ‘White Terror’.



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President Field and his Chief of Staff, Rebecca Poole, at Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station’s ‘Dome of Light’

IOI | IOI President undertakes cultural visits during his visit to the Control Yuan

As part of the IOI President’s visit to the Control Yuan to receive its highest honour, the First Grade Medal, he also participated in a number of cultural visits, including: the Beitou Hot Springs District; the Beitou public library; the utterly beautiful Sun Moon Lake; the Kaohsiung Museum of History; Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its ‘Dome of Light’; the wonderful architectural achievement that is ‘Weiwuying’ National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts as well as the Pier-2 Art Centre.



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UK | Ombudsman Behrens receives Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Coventry University

Rob Behrens CBE, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Coventry University. Ombudsman Behrens is being honored for his dedication to resolution services with higher education and significant contributions within the field of international development. 



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Ombudsman Englman speaking at the special event at the Knesset

ISRAEL | Office of the Ombudsman hosts special event at the Knesset (parliament) to mark National Ombudsday

On 20 June 2023, the Office of the Ombudsman of Israel celebrated "National Ombudsday", a day designated for enhancing public awareness of the Office of the Ombudsman and its activities, and the important work of sectoral ombudspersons and public inquiries commissioners in the various public bodies.



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30 años defendiendo los derechos de las personas privadas de libertad

ARGENTINA | 30 años defendiendo los derechos de las personas privadas de libertad

La PPN fue creada en 1993 con la intención de dar una respuesta a la grave situación carcelaria que vivía la Argentina y a la violación sistemática de los derechos de las personas detenidas. El nacimiento de este organismo supuso un avance en el que Argentina fue pionera y modelo para otros países.



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MALAWI | Malawi Ombudsman cautions CMST

Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi, Grace Tikambenji Malera, has released an investigation report on allegations of unprocedural auction sale/disposal of motor vehicles at The Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) and abuse of power by some members of management in relation to the auction sale/disposal of the motor vehicles.



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Unauthorised land developments

Hong Kong, China | Ombudsman probes enforcement by Planning Department and Lands Department against unauthorised land developments

The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu,  announced on 3 August 2023 the launch of a direct investigation to examine the enforcement by the Planning Department (“PlanD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”) against unauthorised land developments.



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Reporte semenal ahora disponible

AMÉRICA LATINA | 81. Reporte semanal "Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional"

Les hacemos llegar el 81. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).



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