Requirements for the person appointed to the ombudsperson position

Criteria for being appointed ombudsperson are sufficiently broad as to encourage a wide range of suitable candidates

Review of legislation to check if any provisions exist that would limit the range of candidates in an unjustified way (i.e., acceptable criteria is a requirement of higher education, but it is not acceptable require a PhD in law). This can be supported by reviewing the GANHRI accreditation results.

The essential criteria required from a candidate to an ombudsperson position are high moral character, integrity and appropriate professional expertise and experience, including in the fields of human rights and fundamental freedoms

Review of legislation to verify if the international standards (The Venice Principles, p.8) are reflected in This can be supported by reviewing the GANHRI accreditation results.

The ombudsperson was elected by a qualified majority by parliament (%)

Administrative data (voting records) from the parliament is analysed. Identification of majority, the results of the votes are confirmed in interviews with the representatives of the administration of the parliament or of the ombudsperson institution.