Ombudsman

Médiateur de la République du Togo

Médiateur de la République

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Summary

Togo's Médiateur de la République was established by Loi n°2013-009 of 27 May 2013. Appointed by decree for a 5-year renewable term, the Médiateur investigates complaints of mal-administration and mediates between citizens and public bodies.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 51/100 (moderate)
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Loi n°2013-009 du 27 mai 2013 portant institution du Médiateur de la République
Citation
Loi n°2013-009 du 27 mai 2013 (Togo)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

National mediator; receives citizen complaints against public administration; issues recommendations; promotes good governance.

Other ombudsman bodies in Togo

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