ombudsman/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — ombudsman

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/666846b2-01ce-43f6-8cb7-f3be09fac4a2
• ESCO code: 2619.11
• ISCO-08 group: 2619 — Legal professionals not elsewhere classified

Description (ESCO)

Ombudsmen resolve disputes between two parties where there is a power imbalance, as an impartial mediator. They interview the parties involved and investigate the case in order to come to a resolution beneficial to both parties. They advise on conflict resolution and offer support to clients. The claims are mostly against public institutions and authorities.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• information commissioner
• ombudswoman
• children's ombudsman