Ombudsman

Institucija Zaštitnika ljudskih prava i sloboda Crne Gore

Zaštitnik

67/100

Summary

The Institucija Zaštitnika (Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms of Montenegro) is established under Art. 81 of the Montenegrin Constitution and Zakon 42/2011 (amended 32/2014, 14/2017). Appointed by parliament by a 2/3 majority for a 6-year term, the Protector investigates human rights violations and maladministration. EU candidate country. IOI member.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 67/100 (good)
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentSupermajority legislative appointment
Term length6 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Zakon o Zaštitniku ljudskih prava i sloboda Crne Gore
Citation
Sl. list CG br. 42/2011 (as amended br. 32/2014, 14/2017)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Protection of human rights and freedoms from violations by state and local government bodies in Montenegro; investigates complaints and issues recommendations; functions as NHRI (Paris Principles) and OPCAT NPM.

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