The Parliamentary Ombudspersons Office (in Lithuanian Seimo kontrolierių įstaiga) is a state institution responsible for safeguarding your human rights and good governance in Lithuania. The Ombudsperson is independent of the government, parliament and courts.
How can it help you?
Investigate a potential violation of your human rights by a state institution or official
The Parliamentary Ombudsperson can investigate human rights violations and violations of good governance. At the end of the investigation, the Parliamentary Ombudsperson will issue a decision on whether there has been a violation of your rights or not and what should be done to prevent that. Read about the complaint procedure.
Help to prevent future violations of a similar kind against you or other persons
If the Ombudsperson’s investigation reveals a problem in a law or the practice of state institutions, he/she can propose changes to them to prevent future violations.
Help to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in the places of deprivation of liberty
The Parliamentary Ombudsperson carries out the monitoring of human rights in the places of deprivation of liberty by visiting them.
A place of deprivation of liberty is any place that is under the jurisdiction of or controlled by Lithuania where the liberty of a person is or might be limited based on the decision of certain authority. Places of deprivation of liberty include not only prisons but also psychiatric institutions, orphanages or social care homes.
Help you to understand your human rights and explain how better to defend them
If you are not sure if your human rights have been violated or whether the Parliamentary Ombudsperson can investigate your case, you can email (ombuds@lrs.lt) or call (+370 706 65105) the Ombuds office before you make an application. The Ombuds office can help you with various human rights related questions, but keep in mind that they cannot act as your lawyer, give unlimited free legal aid or represent you in court.
Activities
- Investigating potential human rights violations
- Suggesting changes in law to ensure human rights
- Monitoring of implementation of the National Prevention of Torture at Places of Detention under the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
- Educating the public on human rights issues
More information and contacts
lrski.lt/en
ombuds@lrski.lt
+370 706 65105
The Seimas Ombudsman’s Office
Gedimino ave. 56
LT-01110 Vilnius
Lithuania