the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Ombudsman)

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The Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Ombudsman) is Hungary’s independent public authority responsible for protecting and promoting fundamental human and constitutional rights, investigating complaints against public authorities, and making recommendations to remedy rights violations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf independent public authority
national human rights institution
ombudsman institution
accountableTo National Assembly of Hungary
aim enhancing protection of individuals against maladministration
strengthening rule of law in Hungary
canInvestigate central public administration bodies
local government bodies
other entities performing public duties
cannotInvestigate Constitutional Court of Hungary
Parliament in its legislative function
courts in their judicial decision-making
characteristic acts as a non-judicial remedy for rights violations
does not issue binding decisions
relies on persuasion and publicity
complaintsMustConcern action or omission of a public authority
alleged violation of a fundamental right
constitutionalBasis Fundamental Law of Hungary
country Hungary
function conducts inquiries on own initiative
cooperates with international human rights bodies
examines alleged violations of fundamental rights by public authorities
issues reports and recommendations
monitors implementation of human rights obligations
goal prevent future rights violations
promote a culture of human rights in Hungary
remedy individual rights violations
independence independent from public administration
institutionally independent from the government
jurisdiction Hungary
legalSystem Hungarian legal system
mandate investigation of complaints against public authorities
making recommendations to remedy rights violations
promotion of fundamental rights
protection of constitutional rights
protection of fundamental rights
power enter premises of public authorities
hear witnesses and officials
initiate proceedings before the Constitutional Court in certain cases
make non-binding recommendations
propose legislative or regulatory changes
request information and documents from public authorities
receivesComplaintsFrom individuals
legal entities
organizations
reportsTo National Assembly of Hungary
usesTool proposals for legal amendments
public reports
recommendations to authorities

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National Assembly elects the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Ombudsman)
subject surface form: National Assembly (Hungary)
Fundamental Law of Hungary definesConstitutionalBody the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Ombudsman)
this entity surface form: Commissioner for Fundamental Rights