118.21

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • GRULAC (Group of Latin American & Caribbean States)
State under Review - Organisations
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
  • OEI (Organisation of Ibero-American States)
Recommendation

Establish a selection procedure for the position of Ombudsman in compliance with the Paris Principles that is transparent, participatory and guarantees independence, with selection based on a recognized track record in the defence of human rights

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • National Human Rights Institution
Related document
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118.21 Establish a selection procedure for the position of Ombudsman in compliance with the Paris Principles that is transparent, participatory and guarantees independence, with selection based on a recognized track record in the defence of human rights (Ireland);