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National Human Rights Bodies

Dominican Republic
  • English
    The essential function of the Defender of the People is to contribute to safeguard the fundamental rights of people and the collective and diffuse interests established in this Constitution and the law, in case of their being violated by officials or organs of the State, by lenders of public or individual services that affect collective and diffuse interests. The law shall regulate that which is related to its organization and functioning. (Art. 191)
  • Spanish
    La función esencial del Defensor del Pueblo es contribuir a salvaguardar los derechos fundamentales de las personas y los intereses colectivos y difusos establecidos en esta Constitución y las leyes, en caso de que sean violados por funcionarios u órganos del Estado, por prestadores de servicios públicos o particulares que afecten intereses colectivos y difusos. La ley regulará lo relativo a su organización y funcionamiento. (Art. 191)

National Human Rights Bodies

Dominican Republic
  • English
    The Defender of the People is an independent authority in his functions and with administrative and budgetary autonomy. He is obligated exclusively to the mandate of this Constitution and the laws. (Art. 190)
  • Spanish
    El Defensor del Pueblo es una autoridad independiente en sus funciones y con autonomía administrativa y presupuestaria. Se debe de manera exclusiva al mandato de esta Constitución y las leyes. (Art. 190)

National Human Rights Bodies

Dominican Republic
  • English
    The Defender of the People and his adjuncts shall be appointed by the Senate for a period of six years, from shortlists proposed by the Chamber of Deputies and shall remain in the role until they are substituted.
    … (Art. 192)
  • Spanish
    El Defensor del Pueblo y sus adjuntos serán nombrados por el Senado por un período de seis años, de ternas propuestas por la Cámara de Diputados y permanecerán en el cargo hasta que sean sustituidos.
    … (Art. 192)