Sentence examples for a ombudsman from inspiring English sources

Leveson said at his inquiry into media standards and ethics on Wednesday morning that a new law might have to be put on the statute books if the new system involved a ombudsman, as this would be the only way to make that office effective in resolving disputes over issues such as libel or invasions of privacy.

Some believe there should be an ombudsman, a sort of humanitarian czar, to oversee the world's relief efforts.

A populist anti-graft campaigner, Anna Hazare, is back on the national stage with demands for an ombudsman, a "lokpal", to oversee politicians, including the prime minister.

The clamour for an ombudsman ignores a number of facts.

He highlights how regulation works in Ireland with an ombudsman and a press council..

The formation of a Lokpal or an ombudsman is important because all forms of malfunction and corruption must be exposed.

The Supreme Court has banned iron ore mining in Bellary, northern Karnataka, after an ombudsman released a detailed report describing what it called the industry's "mafia-type operations".

Under German standards, for instance, a doctor would qualify as an ombudsman, if he is treating patients in a translational research program with a corresponding informed consent.

Yet, overall, there is often an ombudsman - an independent referee - that can deal with disputes.

Adam Sampson, the chief ombudsman, told me recently: "This is a quick and inquisitorial process designed to elicit sufficient information on which an ombudsman can base a decision".

A journal could appoint an ombudsman to conduct independent, confidential investigations and give advice.