Public Defender's Office Warns Citizens Not to Dismiss Its Importance

Slovakia's public defender is warning citizens against dismissing the importance of the ombudsman's office, emphasizing that anyone can become a client whose rights are threatened. The office, which serves as an independent institution protecting citizens' rights against government misconduct, stressed that people should not look down on ombudsman services since any individual may eventually need assistance when their fundamental rights are at risk. The ombudsman's office in Slovakia investigates complaints against public administration bodies and helps citizens who believe their rights have been violated by state institutions.