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This anthology explores the essential elements of the public sector ombudsman and the emerging mandates of the ombudsman institution both in established and consolidating democracies. In particular, the role of the ombudsman in human rights protection is scrutinized from a variety of perspectives. The anthology also includes critical analyses of the extent of the jurisdiction of the public sector ombudsman, focusing on matters such as the relationship of the ombudsman with administrative tribunals and the courts. Issues surrounding the ombudsman process of investigation, recommendation and reporting are highlighted - such as administrative fairness in the ombudsman process, special investigations, public education about the office and media relations.

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Author:   Linda C. Reif
Publisher:   Kluwer Law International
Imprint:   Kluwer Law International
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 4.40cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   1.234kg
ISBN:  

9789041104908

ISBN 10:   9041104909
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   01 April 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

I: The Ombudsman: Present and Future Roles. Introduction; L.C. Reif. The Ombudsman and His Environment: A Global View; M. Oosting. The Future of the Ombudsman; D. Jacoby. The Ombudsman: Essential Elements and Common Challenges; S. Owen. The Ombudsman: Review and Preview – The Importance of Being Different; D. Pearce. Maturation Issues for the Ombudsman; G.E. Caiden, D. de Asper y Valdés. II: The Ombudsman: Surveys and Perspectives. Introduction; L.C. Reif. Building an Ombudsman Scheme: Statutory Provisions and Operating Practices; R. Gregory. Evaluating Ombudsman Programmes; V. Ayeni. The Role and the Function of the Ombudsman: Personalized Parliamentary Control in Forty-Eight Different States; U. Kempf, M. Mille. The Self-Perceptions of the Ombudsman: A Comparative and Longitudinal Survey; D. de Asper y Valdés. III: The Ombudsman and Human Rights Protection. Introduction; L.C. Reif. The Promotion of International Human Rights Law by the Office of the Ombudsman; L.C. Reif. The National Ombudsman of the Netherlands and Human Rights; M. Oosting. New Policies on Human Rights in Mexico: The National Commission for Human Rights 1988-1993; J. Madrazo. The Defensor del Pueblo in Argentina: A Constitutional Institution of Control and Protection; J.L. Maiorano. Refugee Concerns; H. Gammeltoft-Hansen. IV: Adaptations of the Ombudsman Model. Introduction; L.C. Reif. The Effectiveness of an Executive Ombudsman; M.G.J. Kimweri. Will the Real Ombudsman Come Forward?; M.D. Farrell-Donaldson. Municipal Government Ombudsman; M. Mills. Ethical Considerations: The Leadership Code of Papua New Guinea; C. Maino. V: The Ombudsman and Issues of Jurisdiction. Introduction; L.C. Reif. The Experiences of the South Australian Ombudsman: `Policy – Administration – Jurisdiction of the Ombudsman'; E. Biganovsky. Coping with Quasi-ness: Ombudsmen and Quasi-Judicial Tribunals; D. Gibson. The Special Relations of the Canadian Provincial Ombudsmen With the Courts and Quasi-Judicial Authorities; J. Meunier. Investigating the Judiciary; P.K. Koskinen. Why an Ombudsman to Supervise the Courts?; D.C. Rowat. Why No Ombudsman to Supervise the Courts in Canada?; T.J. Christian. VI: The Ombudsman Process. Introduction; L.C. Reif. Administrative Fairness in the Ombudsman Process; M. Zacks. Special Ombudsman Investigations; C. Ferris. Alternative Dispute Resolution; R. Jamieson. Decisions by the Ombudsman and Review by the Legislature: Rules, Principles and Policy; H.G. Morrison. Public Education on the Role of the Ombudsman Office: Geographical Concerns, Targetting Vulnerable Groups; B. Parfitt. The Teaching, Learning and Training Process for Human Rights Protection; M. Aguilar Alvarez. Comments on Relations Between Ombudsmen and the Media; D. Jacoby. Index.

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