Policies aimed at favoring the attraction of FDI have been gaining strength on the agenda of national governments, largely supported by the so-called Investment Promotion Agencies (APIs). The purpose of this Discussion paper is to analyze the list of instruments adopted by such agencies. The...

When a publicly-traded company files for bankruptcy protection, its smallest investors — typically individual retail shareholders — may struggle to understand the nature of the proceedings and whether and to what extent they may participate in the case. Although shareholders increasingly...

Policies aimed at favoring the attraction of FDI have been gaining strength on the agenda of national governments, largely supported by the so-called Investment Promotion Agencies (APIs). The purpose of this Discussion paper is to analyze the list of instruments adopted by such agencies. The...

"This book provides a thorough and up-to-date account of what is state-of-the-art in the field of contracts relating to selected financial services such as insurance, loans and payments services. It also explores the resolution of disputes arising out of such contracts by ADR bodies in Europe,...

This article explores the possible involvement of tax specialist ombudsmen in the mutual agreement procedure (MAP). With the current level of development of the MAP still facing criticism for a lack of efficiency and transparency, and the arbitration only being adopted by a handful of states,...

In the 2008 aftermath, the European Central Bank (ECB) acquired new mandates and policy instruments to assure financial stability. With growing powers, there is a correspondent demand for transparency of its decisions. This research presents an account on how and in which conditions the European...

The EU’s approach to fake news, as epitomised by the European External Action (EEAS) Service East Stratcom Disinformation Review, violates the rights to freedom of expression and due process of those accused of distributing disinformation. The EU Disinformation Review is a publication of the...

Ombudsmen in OECD countries have a tradition which dates back to the 1960s. However, the establishment of SME-dedicated ombudsmen is a more recent trend which has developed along three main models: redress model; clearing house model; and advocacy model. Countries interested in introducing an...

This paper is about the investigative powers of the National ombudsman of the Netherlands. It describes the legal context of own initiative investigations and the relevant provisions of the three pieces of legislation on the basis of which the ombudsman operates: article 78a of the Constitution,...

Ombudsmanlik sistemi uygulandýðý ülkelerde yapýsal ve iþleyiþsel olarak birbirinden farklý özellikler göstermektedir. Ombudsmanlarýn, ulusal, bölgesel ya da il düzeyinde coðrafi düzlemde örgütlenenleri olduðu gibi herhangi bir coðrafi bölge gözetmeksizin sadece belirli...

The audit implementation and alteration in public administration in our country and in other countries is a constant topical subject. In the new century, the great transformations in science and technology, politics and economics added a different and important dimension to the perception and...

The author comes to the conclusion in his study that the idea of the direct democracy from the viewpoint of the period lasting more then two thousand years gained legal, political and philosophical meaning. The idea of the direct forme of democracy developed independently from the political,...

The institution of Banking Ombudsman was introduced in 1995 in India, through the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 1995. The object of the scheme was to provide expeditious and inexpensive forum to bank customers for resolution of their complaints relating to deficiency in banking services. The Scheme...

Ten star cases closed in 2012 illustrate best practice. Six of the cases concern transparency, while a further case pertains to the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Issues of recruitment, respect for citizens, and compensation are also included.

Purpose It is recognized worldwide that an ombudsman system makes the public administration more transparent and accountable to the public. This paper aims to examine the provisions of the Ombudsman Act 1980, as well as the position, role and necessity of the Office of the Ombudsman in...

Cover -- Einleitung -- A. Einführung -- B. Gang der Darstellung -- C. Praktische Relevanz -- Teil 1 Compliance im Unternehmen -- A. Compliance aus Sicht des Unternehmens -- I. Juristisch geprägte Perspektive -- II. Ethisch geprägte Perspektive -- III. Betriebswirtschaftlich geprägte...

Ombudsman institutions (OIs) act as the guardians of citizens’ rights and as a mediator between citizens and the public administration. While the very existence of such institutions is rooted in the notion of open government, the role they can play in promoting openness throughout the public...

Уполномоченный по правам человека в Российской Федерации относится к числу персонифицированных государственных органов. Большое значение для его...

En este documento el lector tiene la oportunidad de conocer el desarrollo de las políticas públicas de los derechos humanos en México, así como las diferentes etapas que se han venido elaborando desde hace más de 20 años. El gobierno ha modificado y adaptado las demandas internas y del...

In January 2011, the government formed a Group of Ministers, chaired by Shri Pranab Mukherjee to suggest measures to tackle corruption, including examination of the proposal of a Lok Pal Bill.

This study has been commissioned by the European Parliament as an input to the analysis of the international, in particular European Union's, assistance to national human rights institutions in the countries of the Eastern Partnership. Since the calls on Belarus so far have failed to result in...

Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken feiert am 1. Juli 2002 sein zehnjähriges Jubiläum. Das Jubiläum liefert eine willkommene Gelegenheit zur kritischen Bestandsaufnahme. Zudem soll der tiefergehenden Frage nachgegangen werden, ob sich die mit der Einführung des...

Важнейшей основой правового статуса Уполномоченного по правам человека в Российской Федерации является независимость. Без независимости омбудсмен не сможет...

La designación de los jerarcas en los órganos de control político reviste una pieza fundamental tanto para el perfil democrático de un sistema político como para el funcionamiento de sus instituciones. Es imprescindible el diseño de reglas que en forma anticipada genere la confianza acerca...