Conceptual and functional diversity of the ombudsman institution in Asia (comparative constitutional law analysis)

Lívia Trellová

doi:10.46282/blr.2017.1.2.86

Authors

Lívia Trellová Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Law

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46282/blr.2017.1.2.86

Keywords:

Parliamentary Ombudsman, Ombudsman definition, Asian Ombudsman systems and institutions

Abstract

This paper deals with conceptual and functional diversity of the Ombudsman Institution in Asia from comparative constitutional point of view. The author analyses ombudsman institution in Asia. Characteristics and definiton of Ombudsman made by European legal doctrine and also by the International Bar Association resolution was used as an starting point to set certain criteria upon which Asian ombudsman institutions are subject to comparative anaysis. Final part throws light on the prospects and problems of models, establishment and functioning of ombudsman institutions in Asia.

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