Institucija pučkog pravobranitelja u Republici Hrvatskoj
Institution of the Ombudsman in the Republic of Croatia

Author(s): Dijana Kesonja
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Public Law, Evaluation research
Published by: Fondacija Centar za javno pravo
Keywords: Public law; constitution; Republic of Croatia; ombudsman; institution; human rights; independence; autonomy; evaluation;
Summary/Abstract: The Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia as the commissioner of the Croatian Parliament responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms and the central equality body for combating discrimination, carries the central role in the field of the protection of human rights in the Republic of Croatia. Institution’s independence and autonomy have been strengthening during the time, following updated legal solutions and organizational improvements. Today it is institution with regional offices over the state, recognized among the citizens for its work in the field of the promotion and protection of human rights and combating discrimination and dealing with the highest number of citizens’ complaints during its 25 years work. However, despite its accreditation with status „A“ according to the Paris Principles, institutions further works on improving and strengthening its' independence in carrying out its mandates and competences.

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