(1) The Advocate of the People shall be appointed for a term of office of five years, to defend citizens’ rights and freedoms.

The deputies of the Advocate of the People are specialized according to the domains of activities.
(2) The Advocate of the People and his deputies may not perform any other public or private office, except higher education didactic functions.
(3) The organization and functioning of the Advocate of the People institution shall be regulated by an organic law.

(1) The Advocate of the People shall exercise his powers ex officio or upon request by the persons aggrieved in their rights and freedoms, within the limits established by law.
(2) It is binding upon the public authorities to give the Advocate of the People the necessary support in the exercise of his powers.

The Advocate of the People shall submit reports before the two Parliament Chambers, annually or on request thereof. The reports may contain recommendations on legislation or measures of any other nature for the defence of citizens’ rights and freedoms.

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