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    Question

    Ombudsman institution was first introduced in

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    A 1809 in Sweden Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1809 in Norway Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1808 in New Zealand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1808 in New York. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sweden created the office of ombudsman in the constitution of 1809, the holder of that office was occupied with civil affairs and was appointed by the legislature. He was independent of both executive and judiciary and had full powers to inquire into the details of any administrative or executive act and into certain judicial activities if reported to him by individuals as an abuse of rights. He had effective authority to prosecute civil servants and other public officials—including, on occasion, ministers themselves.

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