Czechia government
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Public Defender of Rights (Veřejný ochránce práv)
Protects individuals against maladministration.
What this authority does
Investigates complaints about state and local authorities, acts as the equality body and national preventive mechanism, and monitors the rights of persons with disabilities.
Services for the public
- Administrative complaints
- Discrimination complaints
- Detention monitoring
Before you contact this authority
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