7 . Public Defender of Rights (Ombudsman)

The public defender of rights (ombudsman) protects persons from such actions of public bodies and other institutions, where their conduct is in breach of law, does not correspond to the principles of democratic rule of law and good governance or where the authorities fail to act. The public defender of rights also carries out systematic preventive visits to such places where people can be restricted on their freedom, and seeks to achieve respect for their fundamental rights. The ombudsman also contributes to promoting the right to equal treatment and protection against discrimination. If you have a feeling that a state authority reduced your rights, you can contact the ombudsman with your complaints.

Contacts:

Public defender of rights (ombudsman)

Údolní 39

602 00 Brno

Phone: +420 542 542 888 (infoline)

e-mail: podatelna@ochrance.cz

Web: www.ochrance.cz On these pages you can also find forms for filing your complaints.