Examples of Ombudsman Commission in a sentence
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and represents a model of independent oversight of policing in the State.
In the event of doubt as to whether an office or position is an office or position to which Subsection (1) (a), (b) or (c) applies, the decision of the Ombudsman Commission is final.
The Ombudsman Commission is empowered directly to investigate all complaints, and must directly investigate complaints concerning the death of, or serious harm to, a person in Garda custody.
The Ombudsman Commission can also refer complaints to the Garda Commissioner for investigation, with or without supervision.
Designated officers of the Ombudsman Commission have Garda powers of investigation for that purpose.
Government Human Rights Bodies: The Ombudsman Commission is responsible for investigating alleged misconduct and defective administration by governmental bodies, alleged discriminatory practices by any person or body, and alleged misconduct in office by leaders under the leadership code.
Since the commencement of operations, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has not received any complaint which could be deemed as dealing with torture.
Where the Ombudsman Commission or other authority referred to in Section 28(1)(f) ( further provisions) is satisfied that there is a prima facie case that a person has been guilty of misconduct in office, it shall refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor for prosecution before a tribunal established under Section 28(1)(g) (further provisions).
The Ombudsman Commission is also empowered to investigate any practice, policy or procedure of the Gardaí with a view to reducing the incidence of related complaints.
Under the Human Rights Protection and Monitoring Project funded by UNDP/UNV (six months ended December 2005), the Ombudsman Commission set up the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Unit (ADHRU).