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People’s Advocate (Avocatul Poporului)

Protects human rights against public authorities.

What this authority does

Investigates complaints of rights violations, may refer laws to the Constitutional Court, and includes a separate People’s Advocate for children’s rights and the national torture-prevention council.

Services for the public

  • Rights complaints
  • Constitutional referrals
  • Children’s rights
  • Detention monitoring

Before you contact this authority

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