Romania government
independent branchRights oversightReviewed
Ombudsman (Avocatul Poporului)
Defends rights and freedoms against public authorities.
What this authority does
Investigates complaints of maladministration, may refer statutes and government ordinances directly to the Constitutional Court, and operates the national preventive mechanism.
Services for the public
- Administrative complaints
- Constitutional referrals
- Detention monitoring
- Children’s rights
Before you contact this authority
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