ISBN:
9783642338960
,
1299197728
,
9781299197725
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
Online-Ressource (XVII, 316 p. 13 illus, digital)
Serie:
SpringerLink
Serie:
Bücher
Paralleltitel:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Australasia and Pacific Ombudsman Institutions
Schlagwort(e):
Regional economics
;
Law
;
Law
;
Regional economics
;
Australien
;
Ozeanien
;
Hongkong
;
Taiwan
;
Ombudsmann
;
Rechtsvergleich
Kurzfassung:
Commissioned by the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights (BIM) in Vienna conducted a comparative analytical study on Ombudsman Institutions in the Australasia and Pacific region between January 2011 and April 2012. In Part 1, this book provides an analytical comparison of the public sector Ombudsman Institutions in Australia (the Commonwealth Ombudsman and the state/territory Ombudsmen of all Australian states as well as of the Northern Territory and the ACT), the Cook Islands, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Taiwan, Tonga and Vanuatu. In addition to a comparative analysis showing the partial heterogeneity of the Institutions, a comprehensive overview of common features, and explorations of the specifics and peculiarities of the Institutions, Part 2 presents separate reports on the 16 different jurisdictions featuring their main functions as follows: - Legal basis, legal status and organisation, - Mandate, object of control and standard of control, - Powers, including legal quality and impact of the outcomes of investigative procedures, - Relationship to the administration, the judiciary and the legislator, and - Special characteristics. Part 2 is based on information provided by the Institutions themselves in questionnaires sent out at the outset of the study, an analysis of the respective establishing acts and other relevant laws, and on relevant scientific publications and the Institutions’ Annual Reports. The reports also refer to relevant legal provisions and include websites addresses for ease of reference
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Australasia and Pacific Ombudsman Institutions; Mandates, Competences and Good Practice; Preface from the Editor; Table of Codes; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I: Comparative Analysis of the Ombudsman Institutions; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 History; 1.1.1 Origins; 1.1.2 Spreading of a Concept; 1.1.3 New Developments; 1.2 Scope of Research; 1.2.1 Background and Objectives; 1.2.2 Geographical Scope; 1.2.3 Thematic Scope; 1.2.3.1 Definitions; 1.2.3.2 Categorisation; 1.2.3.3 Terminology; 1.2.4 Methodology; References; Chapter 2: Legal Framework; 2.1 Legal Basis
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
2.1.1 International Standards2.1.2 Legal Basis of Ombudsman Institutions; 2.1.3 Legal Basis for Additional Functions; 2.2 Legal Status and Independence; 2.2.1 International Standards; 2.2.2 Independence and Connection to Parliament; 2.2.3 Appointment Procedure; 2.2.4 Monocratic or Collegial Body; 2.2.5 Qualification Requirements; 2.2.6 Term of Office; 2.2.7 Removal and Suspension from Office; 2.2.8 Incompatibilities; 2.2.9 Immunity; 2.2.10 Salary and Allowances; 2.2.11 Functional Independence and Resources; 2.3 Organisation; References; Chapter 3: Mandate; 3.1 Object of Control
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
3.1.1 International Standards3.1.2 Public Administration; 3.1.2.1 General Overview; 3.1.2.2 Public Service Providers; 3.1.2.3 Detention Facilities; 3.1.2.4 Private Natural Persons and Legal Persons; 3.1.2.5 Exemptions; 3.1.3 Judiciary; 3.1.3.1 General Overview; 3.1.3.2 Limited Control Over the Judiciary; 3.1.3.3 Administration of Justice; 3.1.4 Legislator; 3.2 Standard of Control; 3.2.1 International Standards; 3.2.2 General Overview; 3.2.3 Violation of Law; 3.2.4 Good Governance; 3.2.5 Maladministration or Derelict of Duty; 3.2.6 Human Rights; 3.2.6.1 Human Rights as Standard of Control
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
3.2.6.2 Monitoring the Implementation of Human Rights3.3 Access; 3.3.1 International Standards; 3.3.2 Accessibility of the Institution; 3.3.3 Discretion to Accept and Investigate a Complaint; 3.3.4 Proprio Motu-Proceedings; 3.3.5 Proceedings Following Referrals; References; Chapter 4: Powers; 4.1 Administration; 4.1.1 International Standards; 4.1.2 Standard Functions; 4.1.2.1 Investigation; Collecting of Information; Access to Premises; Sanctions; 4.1.2.2 Recommendation; Process; Consequences; 4.1.2.3 Reporting; Annual Reports; Other Reports; Purpose; 4.1.3 Additional Functions
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
4.1.3.1 Power to Refer to Court a Question of Law4.1.3.2 Power to Apply to Court for an Injunction; 4.1.3.3 Power to Intervene in Court Proceedings; 4.1.3.4 Conciliation and Mediation; 4.1.3.5 Legislative Initiative; 4.1.3.6 Power to Recommend Disciplinary Proceedings and Power to Initiate Impeachment Procedures; 4.1.3.7 Power to Recommend Criminal Proceedings; 4.1.3.8 Power to Report on Human Rights Issues; 4.1.3.9 National Preventive Mechanism (OPCAT); 4.1.4 Additional Roles and Functions under other Legislation; 4.1.4.1 Freedom of Information; 4.1.4.2 Whistle-Blower Protection
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
4.1.4.3 Anti-Discrimination
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Part 1 Comparative Analysis of the Ombudsman Institutions: Introduction -- Legal Framework -- Mandate -- Powers -- Awareness and Outreach -- Good Practice Examples -- Part 2: Reports on Different Jurisdictions: Australia Commonwealth Ombudsman -- Australia Ombudsman New South Wales -- Australia Northern Territory Ombudsman -- Australia Queensland Ombudsman -- Australia South Australian Ombudsman -- Australia Tasmanian Ombudsman -- Australia Victorian Ombudsman -- Australia Western Australian Ombudsman -- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) Ombudsman -- Cook Islands Ombudsman -- New Zealand Ombudsmen -- Papua New Guinea Ombudsman Commission -- Samoa Ombudsman -- Taiwan - Control Yuan -- Tonga Commissioner for Public Relations -- Vanuatu Ombudsman -- Annex.
Anmerkung:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-642-33896-0
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