Press releases

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7.6.2019	Serious deficiencies in accessibility - polling stations were not accessible for wheelchairs
15.8.2018	Parking supervisor's decision was not based on due consideration
26.1.2018	Deficiencies still found in securing the secrecy of the polls - Parliamentary Ombudsman carried out surprise inspections at advance polling stations
25.9.2017	Deputy Ombudsman Maija Sakslin criticises two cities for their procedures for processing claims for damages
31.5.2017	City of Vantaa violated graffiti artists' freedom of speech
13.4.2017	Deficiencies in securing the secrecy of the polls
7.7.2015	A teacher's freedom of speech was violated by the municipality
27.4.2015	Shortcomings in accessibility and protecting the secrecy of the ballot
29.8.2014	Deputy-Ombudsman reprehends ARA on two accounts
29.7.2013	Bn on taking snus at workplaces not founded in an act
23.7.2013	Helsinki Art Museum's directors impartiality was jeopardised in preparatory work for Guggenheim project
1.3.2013	A municipality's services must safeguard fundamental rights
7.9.2012	Economic reasons do not lessen a municipality's responsibility
28.6.2012	Council decision on smoking by personnel was implemented unlawfully
27.6.2012	Helsinki provides additional night shelters for homeless
26.6.2012	Kokkola acted incorrectly in supporting the campaign of some candidates in the 2007 general election
16.11.2011	Recruitement ban imposed by city of Tampere was contrary to equal treatment and non-discrimination
15.11.2010	Parking supervisors do not have official badges, although these have been required since as long ago as 1970
1.7.2010	Ombudsman rebukes minister for recusability
1.7.2010	The right to supervise parking can not be given to private persons
31.3.2009	Municipal parking supervision may be entrusted only to a municipal office holder