Уполномоченный по правам человека в Российской Федерации
Уполномоченный по правам человека
Summary
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The Уполномоченный по правам человека (Commissioner for Human Rights / Federal Ombudsman of Russia) is established under Art. 103(1)(d) of the Russian Constitution and Federal Constitutional Law 1-FKZ of 26 February 1997. The Commissioner is appointed by the State Duma for a 5-year term (once renewable). De facto independence is severely constrained; the institution has been used for domestic propaganda since at least 2014 and is not considered credible by international human rights bodies.
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
- Федеральный конституционный закон об Уполномоченном по правам человека в Российской Федерации
- Citation
- Федеральный конституционный закон № 1-ФКЗ от 26 февраля 1997 г. (СЗ РФ 1997, № 9, ст. 1011)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Protection of rights and lawful interests of Russian citizens against violations by federal and regional state bodies, local governments, and officials; issues recommendations and annual reports to the Federal Assembly.