Ombudsman news in Portugal

Candidate for Ombudsman defends his political independence in parliament

Ombudsman urgently requests information from the PSP regarding police charges in Lisbon and Porto

The Ombudsman has urgently requested information from the PSP regarding the police charges that took place on Sunday morning against demonstrators camped out in Praça D. Pedro IV in Lisbon and Praça D. João I in Porto.

15:00 Ombudsman requests urgent information from PSP regarding police charge against housing rights protesters in Porto

The Ombudsman has demanded an urgent report from the Public Security Police concerning the police intervention against demonstrators who were protesting for the right to housing in Porto.

João Lázaro leaves the presidency of APAV and is appointed Deputy Ombudsman

The current president of the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV), João Lázaro, has been appointed Deputy Ombudsman, according to an order published today in the Diário da República, and will take up his duties with the Ombudsman starting on September 7th.

APAV president to become Deputy Ombudsman

According to the order signed by the Ombudsman, João Lázaro may combine his new duties with teaching or scientific research, provided that he is not remunerated.

João Lázaro leaves the presidency of APAV and is appointed Deputy Ombudsman for Justice

João Lázaro served at APAV for approximately 35 years

Exams: Grading errors prompt teachers' complaint to the Ombudsman

The Metaprof movement states that the issue involves not only technical failures but also the lack of mechanisms to ensure equal treatment and accountability in the process.

Exams: Complaints to the Ombudsman have been archived

The Ombudsman states that there was an “adjustment of measures aimed at mitigating the effects of the exam processes.” The head of the body says she continues to monitor the evaluation process.

Storm Kristin generated fifty complaints to the Ombudsman regarding support delays

In May, the Ombudsman announced it was evaluating support measures for the population and the procedures that led to the evacuation of people from their homes following the severe weather.

Ombudsman opens 15 complaint cases due to storm Kristin

The Ombudsman's office received around fifty reports related to the consequences of storm Kristin, which severely hit the Leiria region nearly six months ago, triggering 15 complaint cases, the entity revealed. Following storm Kristin, the Ombudsman's office received about fifty related reports.

Kristin. Ombudsman initiates 15 complaint proceedings

The Ombudsman received around 50 submissions, which resulted in 15 complaints. The reasons relate to “delays, difficulties in access, and issues related to public support.”

The Ombudsman has launched 15 complaint proceedings related to the consequences of the bad weather

Among the reasons for the complaints are the “slowness, difficulties in access and issues related to public support and exceptional fiscal measures”.

Ombudsman requests status update from ministry regarding grades

The Ombudsman has requested a status update from the Ministry of Education regarding the publication of national exam grades and the measures planned for the second phase, which begins on Monday. The Ombudsman's office contacted the Office of the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation for a status update on the situation.

After the exam controversy, the Ombudsman asks the ministry for a status report on the grades

The Ombudsman's office highlighted that the “circumstances and context” surrounding the taking of the exams “have been the subject of several complaints”

New Ombudsman wants to be an "assertive voice" in the defence of fundamental rights

Luísa Neto declared herself a jurist “of what ought to be and of the norm, but of the norm that is intended to be applied, of the Constitution that is not merely semantic.”

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Luísa Neto has the Herculean task of helping to rectify injustices that affect citizens.

Almada: Ombudsman analyses water supply crisis

The water supply shortage in Almada is being analysed by the Ombudsman, who stated that the situation is under review following the receipt of complaints.

Ombudswoman of the "central bloc": Nominated by the PS, she collaborated with PSD governments

The new Ombudsman has a long academic career, served in two Social Democratic governments, and in 2022 was appointed by the Socialist Executive to the INA board of directors.

13:00 Luísa Neto elected as the new Ombudsman

Luísa Neto has been appointed as the new Ombudsman.

Luísa Neto elected Ombudsman on second attempt

Parliament elected Luísa Neto as Ombudsman this Friday on her second attempt. The candidate was nominated by the PS and supported by the PSD. According to CNN Portugal, Luísa Neto received 159 votes in favour. In the first vote on 12 June, the new Ombudsman received 131 votes in favour.

Parliament makes a new attempt today to elect Luísa Neto as Ombudsman

The election requires a two-thirds majority for approval.

Parliament still intends to elect Luísa Neto

Parliament is attempting, for the second time, to elect Luísa Neto as Ombudsman. On July 3rd, the PS candidate will need to reach a two-thirds majority of votes, having obtained 131 previously.

Parliament attempts new election of Luísa Neto for Ombudsman on 3 July

The new candidacy of Luísa Neto, who failed to be elected to the position less than two weeks ago, is supported by the PS and PSD.

PSD also endorses Luísa Neto's candidacy for Ombudsman

An official source from the PS Parliamentary Group announced this Thursday that the party will once again propose Luísa Neto as a candidate for Ombudsman, with the support of the PSD.

PS proposes Luísa Neto again for Ombudsman

Luísa Neto failed to secure two-thirds of the favourable votes, but with the support of the PSD, she is back in the race for Ombudsman. Both parties want the new vote to take place on 3 July.

12pm. PS insists on Luísa Neto for Ombudsman

The name put forward by the PS has the support of the PSD, but failed its first election attempt. Also in this news bulletin, Israel resumes attacks in southern Lebanon following the signing of the US-Iran memorandum.