The Intelligence Ombudspersons Office is a state institution responsible for supervision of the legality of the activities of intelligence institutions and assessment of compliance with the requirements for the protection of human rights and freedoms in Lithuania. The Ombudspersons are independent of the government, parliament and courts.
How can it help you?
Investigate the activities of intelligence institutions and intelligence officers
Intelligence ombudspersons carry out independent oversight of the lawfulness of activities of intelligence institutions and assessment of compliance with requirements for the protection of human rights and freedoms.
Intelligence ombudspersons assess the compliance of activities of intelligence institutions and actions of intelligence officers. They also assess the compliance of decisions adopted by intelligence institutions as well as internal legal acts of intelligence institutions with laws and other legal acts. Read about the complaint procedure.
Help to prevent future violations of a similar kind against you or other persons
If an Intelligence Ombudsperson’s investigation reveals a problem in a law or usual practice, he/she can propose changes to them to prevent future violations.
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 Intelligence Ombudspersons can investigate your case, you can email (info@zki.lt) or call (+370 5 209 2933) the Ombudspersons’ office before you make an application. The Ombudspersons 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
More information and contacts
zki.lt
info@zki.lt
+370 5 209 2933
Office of the Intelligence Ombudspersons
Gedimino pr. 53,
LT-01109 Vilnius
Lithuania