Ombudsman

Médiateur de la République du Bénin

Médiateur de la République

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Summary

Benin's Médiateur de la République was established under Loi n°2004-007 of 23 October 2004, with its current framework revised by Loi n°2018-016. It mediates disputes between citizens and public administration, receives complaints of maladministration, and issues recommendations. Reports annually to the President and National Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 51/100 (moderate)
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Loi n°2004-007 portant composition, organisation, fonctionnement et attributions de la Cour Suprême
Citation
Loi n°2004-007 du 23 octobre 2004 (as amended by Loi n°2018-016)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

National mediator; receives citizen complaints against public administration and state-owned enterprises; issues non-binding recommendations.

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