Ombudsman
Народен правобранител на Република Северна Македонија
Народен правобранител
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Summary
The Народен правобранител (People's Advocate / Ombudsman) of North Macedonia is established under Art. 77 of the Macedonian Constitution and Law 60/2003 (with amendments through 2022). Elected by parliament for an 8-year non-renewable term, the Ombudsman investigates human rights violations and maladministration. EU candidate country. IOI member.
Independence Scorecard
62/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 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
- Закон за народниот правобранител
- Citation
- Sl. vesnik na RM br. 60/2003 (as amended br. 114/2009, 164/2013, 51/2022)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Protection of constitutional and legal rights of citizens and other persons against acts and actions of state administration bodies in North Macedonia; investigates maladministration and human rights violations.