CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
Article 255
Command and Organisation
1. The Police of the Republic of Mozambique shall be headed by a CommanderGeneral.
2. The law shall establish the general organisation of the Police and shall
determine its branches, its functions, its structure and the rules regarding
admission into the Police.
CHAPTER III
OMBUDSMAN
Article 256
Definition
The Ombudsman is an office established to guarantee the rights of citizens and
to uphold legality and justice in the actions of the Public Administration.
Article 257
Election
The Ombudsman shall be elected by a two-thirds majority of the deputies of the
Assembly of the Republic, for a term which shall be determined by law.
Article 258
Independence
1. The Ombudsman shall be independent and impartial in the exercise of his
functions and he shall owe obedience only to the Constitution and the laws.
2. The Ombudsman shall provide report annually on his activity to the Assembly
of the Republic.
Article 259
Powers
1. The Ombudsman shall investigate the cases submitted to him. He shall not
have power to make decisions about the cases, but shall submit
recommendations to the appropriate offices to correct or prevent illegalities or
injustices.
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