ombudsman

• Ein Beamter, der damit beauftragt ist, Beschwerden von Privatpersonen über das Vorgehen der Regierung oder anderer staatlicher Stellen zu untersuchen. Oft handelt es sich um eine unabhängige Instanz zum Schutz der Bürgerrechte.

A government appointee who investigates complaints made by private individuals against the government or other public authorities.

1. Government investigatorC1formal

   An official appointed to investigate and address complaints made by individuals against government agencies or public authorities.

   Ombudsmann

   • The ombudsman reviewed the citizen's complaint about the tax office.
   • She filed a report with the ombudsman regarding unfair treatment by the city council.
   • The ombudsman's office issued a recommendation to improve transparency.