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National Human Rights Bodies
- English
(1) There shall be established the Office of the Ombudsman.
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(5) The Ombudsman shall:
(a) Investigate complaints regarding allegations or outright violations against basic rights and freedoms, abuse of power, unfair behavior, mercilessness, lack of clemency, indiscipline or disrespect towards a person that lives in Somalia by an officer who works at the various levels of government, an apparently unfair behavior, or act in a corrupt manner, or a behavior by an officer deemed as illegal by a democratic society or regarded as mischief or injustice.
… (Art. 111J) - Somali
(1) Waxaa la dhisayaa xafiiska Gardoonka Dadweynaha.
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(5) Adeegaha Gardoorka Dadweynaha waa in uu:
(a) Baaraa cabashooyinka ku saabsan eedeyn ama xadgudub muuqda oo loo geysto xuquuqda iyo xorriyaadka aasaasiga ah, ku-xadgudub awoodeed, hab-dhaqan caddaalad-darro, naxariis-darro, u-turid la’aan ama edeb-darro/ixtiraam la’aan ah oo qof deggan Soomaaliya uu kula kaco sarkaal Dawladda uga shaqeeya heerarkeeda kala duwan, hab-dhaqan uu ka muuqdo caddaalad darro, ama musuq-maasuq ama hab-dhaqanka sarkaalkaasi sameeyo oo bulsho dimuqraaddi ah ay si habboon ugu aragto in uu yahay mid sharci-darro, dulmi ama xaq-darro ah;
... (Qodobka 111J.)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishEach year, the Ombudswoman or Ombudsman shall report to the Pluri-National Legislative Assembly and to the Institution of Social Control on the situation of human rights in the country and the management of its administration. The Ombudswoman or Ombudsman may be summoned at any moment by the Pluri-National Legislative Assembly or by the Institution of Social Control, in order to provide a report on the exercise of its functions. (Art. 224)
- SpanishCada año, la Defensora o el Defensor del Pueblo informará a la Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional y al Control Social sobre la situación de los derechos humanos en el país y sobre la gestión de su administración. La Defensora o Defensor del Pueblo podrá ser convocada o convocado en cualquier momento por la Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional o el Control Social, para rendir informe respecto al ejercicio de sus funciones. (Art. 224)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the President acting after consultation with the Minority Leader.
… (Art. 191)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
(1) The People’s Advocate shall ensure the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
(2) A person may be appointed as People’s Advocate if he/she enjoys impeccable reputation, has high professional competence and notorious activity related to the defense and promotion of human rights.
(3) The People’s Advocate shall be appointed by the Parliament, with the vote of the majority of the elected Members of Parliament, based on a transparent selection procedure provided by the law, for a nonrenewable term of 7 years. During the term of office, the People’s Advocate shall be independent and impartial. He/she cannot be subject to any imperative or representative mandate.
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(8) The organization and functioning of the People’s Advocate institution shall be determined by organic law. (Art. 591) - Moldovian
(1) Avocatul Poporului asigură promovarea și protecția drepturilor și libertăților fundamentale ale omului.
(2) Poate fi numit Avocat al Poporului persoana care se bucură de o reputație ireproșabilă, are înaltă competenţă profesională și activitate notorie în domeniul apărării şi promovării drepturilor omului.
(3) Avocatul Poporului este numit în funcție de către Parlament, cu votul majorităţii deputaţilor aleşi, în baza unei proceduri transparente de selecție, prevăzută de lege, pentru un mandat de 7 ani, care nu poate fi reînnoit. Pe durata mandatului, Avocatul Poporului este independent și imparțial. Acesta nu poate fi supus niciunui mandat imperativ sau reprezentativ.
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(8) Modul de organizare și funcționare a instituției Avocatului Poporului se stabilește prin lege organică. (Art. 591)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
The Council assures a mission of surveillance, of early warning and of evaluation in matters of the respect for the Rights of Man.
Without prejudice to the attributions of the judicial power, the Council examines any situations of infringement of the Rights of Man declared or brought to itscognizance, and it engages in any appropriate action. It brings the results of its investigations to the cognizance of the administrative authorities concerned and, asneed be, before the competent jurisdictions.
The Council initiates actions of awareness [sensibilsation], of information and of communication for the promotion of the Rights of Man.
It equally emits opinions, proposals and recommendations relative to the promotion and to the protection of the Rights of Man.
The Council elaborates an annual report that it addresses to the President of the Republic. This report is published by the President of the Council.
The law establishes the composition and the modalities of appointment of the members of the Council as well as the regulations relative to its organization and to its functioning. (Art. 212) - Arabic
يتولّى المجلس مهمة الرقابة والإنذار المبكر والتقييم في مجال احترام حقوق الإنسان.
يدرس المجلس، دون المساس بصلاحيات السلطة القضائية، كل حالات انتهاك حقوق الإنسان التي يعاينها أو تُبلغ إلى علمه، ويقوم بكل إجراء مناسب في هذا الشأن. ويعرض نتائج تحقيقاته على السلطات الإدارية المعنية، وإذا اقتضى الأمر، على الجهات القضائية المختصة.
يبادر المجلس بأعمال التحسيس والإعلام والاتصال لترقية حقوق الإنسان.
كما يبدي آراء واقتراحات وتوصيات تتعلق بترقية حقوق الإنسان وحمايتها
يعدّ المجلس تقريرا سنويا يرفعه إلى رئيس الجمهورية. ويتولى رئيس المجلس نشره.
يحدد القانون تشكيلة المجلس وكيفيات تعيين أعضائه والقواعد المتعلقة بتنظيمه وسيره. (المــادة 212) - French
Le Conseil assure une mission de surveillance, d'alerte précoce et d'évaluation en matière de respect des Droits de l'Homme.
Sans préjudice des attributions du pouvoir judiciaire, le Conseil examine toute situation d'atteinte aux Droits de l’Homme constatée ou portée à sa connaissance, et entreprend toute action appropriée. Il porte les résultats de ses investigations à la connaissance des autorités administratives concernées et, le cas échéant, devant les juridictions compétentes.
Le Conseil initie des actions de sensibilisation, d'information et de communication pour la promotion des Droits de l'Homme.
Il émet également des avis, propositions et recommandations relatives à la promotion et à la protection des Droits de l'Homme.
Le Conseil élabore un rapport annuel qu'il adresse au Président de la République. Ce rapport est publié par le président du Conseil.
La loi fixe la composition et les modalités de désignation des membres du Conseil ainsi que les règles relatives à son organisation et à son fonctionnement. (Art. 212)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) The Human Rights Commission established under the Human Rights Commission Decree 2009 continues in existence as the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission.
(2) The Commission consists of—
(a) a chairperson, who must be a person who is or is qualified to be appointed as a judge; and
(b) 4 other members, appointed by the President on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission.
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(4) Subject to this Constitution, the Commission is responsible for—
(a) promoting the protection and observance of, and respect for, human rights in public and private institutions, and to develop a culture of human rights in Fiji;
(b) education about the rights and freedoms recognised in this Chapter, as well as other internationally recognised rights and freedoms;
(c) monitoring, investigating and reporting on the observance of human rights in all spheres of life;
(d) making recommendations to Government concerning matters affecting the rights and freedoms recognised in this Chapter, including recommendations concerning existing or proposed laws;
(e) receiving and investigating complaints about alleged abuses of human rights and take steps to secure appropriate redress if human rights have been violated, including making applications to court for redress or for other forms of relief or remedies;
(f) investigating or researching, on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint, any matter in respect of human rights, and make recommendations to improve the functioning of public or private entities;
(g) monitoring compliance by the State with obligations under treaties and conventions relating to human rights; and
(h) performing any other functions or exercising any powers as are conferred on the Commission by a written law.
(5) Subject to this Constitution, any person has the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission, alleging that a right or freedom in this Chapter has been denied, violated or infringed, or is threatened.
... (Sec. 45) - iTaukei(1) Na Matabose ni Dodonu ni Tamata e tauyavutaki ena Dikiri ni Matabose ni Dodonu ni Tamata 2009, me na tomani tiko me Matabose ni Dodonu ni Tamata kei na Valuti ni Veivakaduiduitaki.
(2) Na Matabose me na lewena—
(a) e dua na Jemeni, ka rawa ni digitaki me Daunilewa; kei na
(b) 4 tale na lewena, me digitaka na Peresitedi ena ivakasala ni Matabose ni Valenivolavola ni Yavunivakavulewa.
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(4) Vakavo ke vakarautaki ena Yavunivakavulewa qo, na itavi ni Matabose me—
(a) vakatetea na taqomaki, dikevi na kena rokovi na dodonu ni tamata ena veimatabose taucoko, ka me vakatorocaketaka na itovo ni dodonu ni tamata e Viti;
(b) vakayaco vuli me baleta na dodonu kei na galala e taurivaki ena Wase qo, oka kina na dodonu kei na galala e taurivaki ka vakayagataki ena veimatanitu e vuravura;
(c) wanonova,vaqaqa ka volaitukutukutaka na kena vakamuri na dodonu ni tamata ena veitaba taucoko ni bula;
(d) vakatututaka i na Matanitu na veiulutaga e so e vakaleqa tiko na dodonu kei na gagala taurivaki ena Wase qo, vakakina na vakatutu me baleta na lawa sa tiko rawa kei na kena e se qai vakarau buli;
(e) ciqoma ka vaqaqa na kudru e so me baleta na veibeitaki ni kena voroki na dodonu ni tamata, ka cavuikalawa me walia, kevaka sa vakadinadinataki ni sa voroki na dodonu ni tamata, oka kina na kena vakatututaki ena mataveilewai se me vaqarai e so tale na iwali vinaka;
(f) vaqaqa se vakadidiketaka ena nona vakatulewa ga se ena dua na kudru ni lewenivanua, e dua na kudru e baleta na dodonu ni tamata ka soli ivakasala me vakavinakataka na tabana oqo;
(g) wanonova matua na Matanitu ena veiyalayalati kei na veidinadinati sa vakadeitaka kei na veimatanitu me baleta na dodonu ni tamata yadua; kei na
(h) vakayacori ni itavi tale e so, se na kena vakayagataki na kaukauwa e solia na lawa tabaki vua na Matabose.
(5) Vakavo ke vakarautaki ena Yavunivakavulewa qo, na tamata yadua e tu vua na dodonu me vakaraitaka nona kudru i na Matabose, me vakaraitaka kina na nona dodonu kei na galala e yavutaki ena Wase qo, e sega ni vakamuri se vakacacani.
… (Sec. 45)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) The Ombudsman shall be appointed by Proclamation by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.
… (Art. 90)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) There shall be an Ombudsman Commission, consisting of a Chief Ombudsman and two Ombudsmen.
(2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of an Ombudsman Appointments Committee consisting of-
(a) the Prime Minister, who shall be Chairman; and
(b) the Chief Justice; and
(c) the Leader of the Opposition; and
(d) the Chairman of the appropriate Permanent Parliamentary Committee, or, if the Chairman is not a member of the Parliament who is recognized by the Parliament as being generally committed to support the Government in the Parliament, the Deputy Chairman of that Committee; and
(e) the Chairman of the Public Services Commission.
… (Sec. 217)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English… the Procurator for the Defense of Human Rights will be elected by the Legislative Assembly by a qualified majority of the two-thirds part of the Deputies elected.
… (Art. 192) - Spanish… el Procurador para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos, serin elegidos por la Asamblea Legislativa, por mayoria calificada de los dos tercios de los Diputados electos.
… (Art. 192)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe Chancellor of Justice shall oversee the lawfulness of the official acts of the Government and the President of the Republic. The Chancellor of Justice shall also ensure that the courts of law, the other authorities and the civil servants, public employees and other persons, when the latter are performing a public task, obey the law and fulfil their obligations. In the performance of his or her duties, the Chancellor of Justice monitors the implementation of basic rights and liberties and human rights.
… (Sec. 108) - FinnishOikeuskanslerin tehtävänä on valvoa valtioneuvoston ja tasavallan presidentin virkatointen lainmukaisuutta. Oikeuskanslerin tulee myös valvoa, että tuomioistuimet ja muut viranomaiset sekä virkamiehet, julkisyhteisön työntekijät ja muutkin julkista tehtävää hoitaessaan noudattavat lakia ja täyttävät velvollisuutensa. Tehtäväänsä hoitaessaan oikeuskansleri valvoo perusoikeuksien ja ihmisoikeuksien toteutumista.
… (108 §) - SwedishJustitiekanslern skall övervaka lagligheten av statsrådets och republikens presidents ämbetsåtgärder. Justitiekanslern skall också övervaka att domstolarna och andra myndigheter samt tjänstemännen, offentligt anställda arbetstagare och också andra, när de sköter offentliga uppdrag, följer lag och fullgör sina skyldigheter. Vid utövningen av sitt ämbete övervakar justitiekanslern att de grundläggande fri- och rättigheterna samt de mänskliga rättigheterna tillgodoses.
… (108 §)