Portugal government
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Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça)
Defends citizens against unlawful administrative action.
What this authority does
Investigates complaints about public bodies, may request constitutional review of legislation, and serves as the national preventive mechanism against ill-treatment.
Services for the public
- Administrative complaints
- Constitutional referrals
- Detention monitoring
Before you contact this authority
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