ROMANIA

Advocate of the People (Ombudsman)

Constitution of Romania adopted on 21 November 1991,
approved in the referendum on 8 December 1991(excerpt)

Chapter IV.

Advocate of the People

Article 55.

Appointment and Role

(1) The Advocate of the People shall be appointed by the Senate, for the term of office of four years, to defend the citizens' rights and freedoms. The organisation and functioning of the Advocate of the People institution shall be regulated by an organic law.

(2) The Advocate of the People may not perform any other public or private office.

Article 56.

Exercise of Powers

(1) The Advocate of the People shall exercise his powers ex officio or upon request by persons aggrieved in their rights and freedoms, within the limits established by law.

(2) It is binding upon the public authorities to give the Advocate of the People the necessary support in the exercise of his powers.

Article 57.

Report before Parliament

The Advocate of the People shall report before the two Parliament chambers, annually or on request thereof. The reports may contain recommendations on legislation or measures of any other nature for the defence of the citizens' rights and freedoms.