To the subject-matter of the noise protection act
December 14, 2012
Ombdusman stated that by the failure to discuss the subject-matter of the bill sufficiently with the public, its quality, in addition to democratic values, suffered.
News
Statement regarding a statutory duty to perform community service, challenged at the Constitutional Court
December 12, 2012
Constitutional Court deleted compulsory community service from the government reform package, agreeing with the ombudsman statement.
Identity of representatives of the public in a courtroom
November 21, 2012
Establishment of identity of representatives of the public in a courtroom as an incorrect official procedure pursuant to Act No. 82/1999 Coll.
Growing number of complaints
October 25, 2012
Ombudsman's action to protect public interest
August 18, 2012
Ombudsman filed the first action to protect public interest against a building permit for a photovoltaic power plant, using his new powers based on an amendment to the Code of Administrative Justice.
Increased number of cases
August 1, 2012
Research confirms indirect discrimination against Romany pupils
June 7, 2012
Although the proportion of Romany people in the Czech Republic ranges from 1.4 – 2.8 % of the total number of inhabitants, 32 % of pupils in practical elementary schools are Romany children. This figure is based on a survey carried out by the Public Defender of Rights in 67 randomly selected practical elementary schools in all the regions of the Czech Republic.
Ombudsman criticises courts' sluggishness
March 14, 2012
People's chance to defend welfare claim declines
March 14, 2012
Settlement of compensation claims
January 30, 2012
Investigation into the settlement of compensation claims in compliance with Law No. 82/1998 Coll., the Liability for Damage Caused When Exercising Public Authority by a Decision or a Wrong Procedure Act, as subsequently amended
Cooperation with advertisement portals
December 1, 2011
The ombudsman started cooperation with operator of advertisement portals to deal with discrimination in job advertisements and to raise awareness of labour law and the principles of anti-discrimination.
Functionality of the Visapoint system
November 16, 2011
As part of several cases the ombudsman found that for certain destinations (the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam) the Visapoint system does not allow users to register to submit applications for long-term visas or short-term/permanent residency.
Unlawful procedure of gambling permitting
October 25, 2011
Ombudsman considers the procedure of gambling permitting adopted by the Ministry of Finance to be unlawful. Ministry has failed to properly apply the provisions of the Lotteries Act and has not respected the generally binding municipal directives regulating the operation of gambling machines.
Believer's work on Saturday no discrimination
July 29, 2011
The employer who wants his religious employee to work on Saturday commits no discrimination, Czech ombudsman Pavel Varvarovsky said today, commenting on the case of two employees who had turned to him with their problem.
Czech ombudsman wants MPs to make eight changes to laws
April 7, 2011
Czech ombudsman Pavel Varvarovsky has recommended to lawmakers to make eight changes to laws or directives that are to help the unemployed, orphans and mental hospital inmates, among others, he told journalists today.
Building work to extend the metro line A from Dejvice to Motol
February 25, 2011
The Defender decided to propose that the Supreme Attorney file a lawsuit to protect the public interest against the decision of Office of the City District of Prague 6 regarding the position of the building work which included the extension of the metro A line.
Comments on the legislative plan for the election law
February 3, 2011
The Defender had fundamental objections to the fact that the active and passive right to vote on the part of foreigners from third countries in elections to municipal and regional councils is restricted only to those people whose right to vote is acknowledged by an international contract.