Tiesībsarga birojs
Tiesībsargs
Summary
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The Tiesībsargs (Ombudsman of Latvia) was established by the Tiesībsarga likums of 6 April 2006, which replaced the earlier National Human Rights Office. The Tiesībsargs is elected by the Saeima for a 5-year term and investigates human rights violations and maladministration. Serves also as National Human Rights Institution (A status) and OPCAT National Preventive Mechanism. IOI member.
Independence Scorecard
| 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 | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Tiesībsarga likums
- Citation
- Likums pieņemts 06.04.2006, Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 65 (3423) 25.04.2006
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; investigation of complaints of human rights violations and maladministration by public bodies in Latvia; functions as national NHRI (Paris Principles A status) and OPCAT NPM.