Laws establishing children's ombudspersons

Denmark: Law establishing the role of an Ombudsman for Children, 2006
Instrument
The National Council is established by an Executive Order (originally Executive Order No. 2 of 5 January 1998; now replaced by Executive Order No. 458 of 15 May 2006 – see below). The Executive Order is issued by the Minister of Family and Consumer Affairs in pursuance of section 88 of the Act on Legal Protection and Administration in Social Matters (Consolidated Act No. 847 of 8 September 2005). Section 88 of the Act states that “The Minister of Family and Consumer Affairs appoints a National Council for Children, that should work to safeguard children’s rights and provide information about and advise on children’s conditions in the Danish society…”.
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Croatia: Law on the Ombudsman for Children
Instrument
The Law on Ombudsman for Children was passed by the Croatian Parliament on May 29 2003 – see below.
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Decree establishing a Children's Commissioner - Flemish Community
Instrument
The Flemish Parliament adopted a Decree creating a Commission for Children’s Rights and establishing the post of Commissioner for Children’s Rights on July 15 1997; the Decree has since been amended on January. 31 2003 and July 15 2005. See amended Decree below.
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Ireland: Ombudsman for Children Act 2002
Instrument
The Ombudsman for Children was created by the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002, which came into force in April 2004. See below.
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