The Ombudsman in Spain
- @mtcspain
- 7 days ago
- 1 min read
A Voice for Citizens 🗣️⚖️
Did you know that Spain has a Defensor del Pueblo, or Ombudsman, whose job is to protect your rights?
📌 What is it?
The Ombudsman is an independent institution that oversees public administration and ensures that government actions respect citizens' fundamental rights.
📌 What do they do?
Investigate complaints from individuals about unfair treatment or poor administration
Monitor how public services work
Defend vulnerable groups
Promote transparency and good governance
📌 Why is it important?
Because it gives every person—Spanish or foreign—the chance to hold public institutions accountable, free of charge.
📝 You can file a complaint online, by mail, or in person. The Ombudsman does not belong to the government, so they act independently and impartially.
💡 A strong democracy needs mechanisms like this to make sure power is exercised fairly.
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