Ombudsman
Provedor de Justiça de Cabo Verde
Provedor de Justiça
57/100
Summary
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Cabo Verde's Provedor de Justiça was established under Lei n.º 34/VI/2005 of 18 July 2005. Elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term, the Provedor investigates complaints of maladministration and human rights violations by public bodies and reports annually to the Assembly.
Independence Scorecard
57/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Lei n.º 34/VI/2005 relativa ao Estatuto do Provedor de Justiça
- Citation
- Lei n.º 34/VI/2005 de 18 de Julho de 2005
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
National ombudsman; receives citizen complaints against public administration; promotes human rights and good administration; issues non-binding recommendations.