Role of Provedor: Translating legislation into actions

Closing Remarks by Dr. Mari Alkatiri, Prime Minister On Wednesday, 19 May 2004
http://www.etan.org/et2004/may/15-21/19closng.htm

"We will continue to put our best efforts to implement the laws and regulations on the ground, as we develop the capacities of the various agencies. The law on the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice has been passed by the Parliament and promulgated by the President. Also, we have made provision in the budget for establishment of the office of the Provedor and my Adviser on Human Rights has organized some preliminary information campaigns on the role of the office. The Parliament is responsible for the appointment of the Provedor. Once appointed, the Provedor will be responsible for the operation of the office including receiving complaints, conducting investigations, taking remedial actions and reporting on the work of the office to the Parliament. We will encourage the Parliament to proceed with the appointment of the Provedor expeditiously and provide the necessary support to the office of the Provedor, while recognizing the autonomy of these entities."