The international ombudsman anthology : selected writings from the International Ombudsman Institute
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
The international ombudsman anthology : selected writings from the International Ombudsman Institute
Kluwer Law International, c1999
Available at / 13 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This anthology brings together a selection of writings by ombudsman experts that explore various aspects of the contemporary public sector ombudsman. Originally published in International Ombudsman Institute publications, these articles illustrate the diversity of ombudsman offices around the world and underscore the elements and issues that are important to all ombudsman institutions. From its Scandinavian roots, the ombudsman model has been established worldwide and at all levels of government as a mechanism to monitor and improve government administration. The model has seen renewed interest in the past decade in democratizing countries which are reforming their governmental institutions, such as in Latin America, Central and East Europe, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
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.
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 Valdes. 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 Valdes. 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.
by "Nielsen BookData"
