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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman Endorses Key Principles to Strengthen Oversight and Public Trust
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has formally endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness, and accountability of Ombudsman institutions across Canada. These principles, adopted during the Council's gathering in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, reaffirm the essential role of Ombudsman offices in upholding good governance, protecting individual rights, and reinforcing public trust in democratic institutions. Summarizing internationally recognized frameworks, including the Venice Principles of the European Commission and the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Role of the Ombudsman, the CCPO's document outlines seven principle themes: independence and autonomy, appointment and security of tenure, mandate, powers of investigation, transparency, accountability, and interpretation. "These principles reflect our collective commitment to ensure Ombudsman institutions across Canada remain robust, impartial, and accessible to all," said Sandy Hermiston, Chair of the CCPO. "They are also a clear signal to legislators and the public that effective oversight is essential to a healthy democracy." Parliamentary Ombudsman offices across Canada serve as independent bodies that receive and investigate public complaints about government services. They help resolve issues of unfairness, improve public service delivery, and protect the rights of individuals—all while being independent from political or administrative influence. The CCPO's work builds on the foundation of international standards that recognize the Ombudsman's critical role in safeguarding human rights and democratic values: "The European Commission and United Nations have established global standards to define, promote, and protect the role of the Ombudsman institution. As IOI Regional President, I applaud my CCPO colleagues for developing a summary of these internationally accepted principles for the benefit of legislators and the people we serve. Thank you for this great collaborative work in the public interest." — Paul Dubé, Ontario Ombudsman and President of the North American Region of the International Ombudsman Institute The CCPO invites all Canadian legislators and public authorities to recognize and uphold these principles to ensure Ombudsman institutions can continue serving the public with integrity, fairness, and independence. The principles can be found at About the CCPO: The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman is a collaborative body representing 11 provincial and territorial Ombudsman offices across Canada. It works to promote best practices, share knowledge, and strengthen the capacity of independent oversight institutions.
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Car riders steal goats tied outside house
Unidentified car riders stole three goats worth approximately Rs650,000 from outside a residence in the Chung area. The goats were tied outside the home of local resident Basit. Then thieves arrived in the car, loaded the animals and fled. Chung police registered a case and initiated an investigation by reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and apprehend the culprits. Other cases in which sacrificial animals were stolen have also been reported. According to Lahore police, 218 suspects have been arrested since May in connection with livestock theft and 161 cases have been registered. Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana said special attention was being paid to curbing livestock theft, apprehending fraudsters and recovering stolen animals. The CCPO stated that comprehensive security and traffic management arrangements had been put in place for cattle markets, traders and the citizens. He directed the officers concerned to ensure protection of the traders and buyers from pickpockets and other criminals. He also ordered strict action against fraudsters involved in duping citizens with counterfeit currency.
The Citizen
31-05-2025
- The Citizen
Man arrested in township after high-speed chase
SUSPECTED thieves' luck ran out when one of them was arrested after an alert ET Tactical Response team spotted a vehicle suspected to be used in car theft incidents in Amanzimtoti on May 23. Also read: Suspect arrested after brazen business robbery In a statement, ET Rapid Response said after identifying the vehicle, the officers tailed it while relaying the necessary information via the CCPO network, resulting in the quick response of Amanzimtoti police station's crime prevention officers, CCPO, and other security companies. 'While our tactical response unit officers were following, the suspects' vehicle suddenly started speeding excessively, resulting in a high-speed pursuit. Additional ET Tactical Response Team units, CCPO members, and police joined in on the pursuit, giving the suspects no chance of escape, resulting in an end to the pursuit in Illovo township,' said the statement. One person was arrested, and multiple car-breaking implements, false licence plates, and vehicle computer boxes were recovered. The suspect, the vehicle used in the commission of crimes, and the exhibits were processed at the Amanzimtoti police station. ET Rapid Response thanked all role players involved in the operation. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Police raid on 'gambling den' sparks clash
A police raid targeting an illegal horse cart race and associated gambling activity near Babu Sabu escalated into violence when local residents attacked the raiding team with sticks. According to officials, the Shahdara police had received a tip-off regarding large-scale betting during the horse cart race, prompting an operation to apprehend those involved. However, the raid met with fierce resistance from locals who attempted to obstruct the police action. During the chaos, the crowd assaulted officers, resulting in injuries and tearing of police uniform. Despite the resistance, the police managed to arrest a key suspect identified as Bala Aslam who is believed to be the organiser of the betting ring. The police also seized thousands of rupees in stake money along with several horses and carts from the spot. A case has been registered against the attackers, including one identified as Tauqeer Bhatti, along with several unidentified persons who had fled from the scene. Eyewitnesses reported that hundreds of spectators had gathered to watch the race when the raid occurred. Police officials say investigations into the incident are under way. Meanwhile, Lahore police claimed to have arrested 1,619 suspects during a crackdown on gambling dens and the online illegal activity so far this year and registered 413 cases against them. According to a spokesperson, more than Rs8.41 million in stake money was seized from the arrested suspects. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said police operations were ongoing to dismantle both traditional and online gambling networks. He directed the police to intensify the crackdown and conduct intelligence-based raids on gambling dens. "The noose is tightening around those involved in online gambling," he said, urging the use of modern information technology to effectively counter the activities. He also ordered legal action against social media accounts and mobile applications promoting online gambling, emphasising the need for collaboration with the public prosecution department to ensure that the cases are pursued to their logical conclusion. With additional input from APP
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
I-Team: Thousands of hours of investigative work, new technology led to arrest in Aliza Sherman case
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The state attorney general told the FOX 8 I-Team that more than 6,000 hours of work and new technology led agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to file charges in the murder case of Aliza Sherman. On Monday, Attorney General Dave Yost said the alleged killer, former divorce attorney Gregory Moore, left an electronic trail. Skeletal remains found in Akron identified as 22-year-old man who went missing in 2024 'We were able to create a geospatial map with geography and time and it led to the truth that had long been obscured,' Yost said. 'We have been learning as law enforcement how to use these kinds of records. Also, part of it is just the sheer ability to analyze it. The analytical tools in 2025 are very different than they were in 2013.' Sherman was murdered in March 2013 outside her attorney's office in downtown Cleveland. The case remained unsolved for 12 years. Yost said that this was a massive case for BCI. He said agents started investigating the case in 2021, at the request of Cleveland police. On Friday, Moore was secretly indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on several charges, including aggravated murder, conspiracy and kidnapping. 'The purpose of Aliza Sherman's kidnapping was to obstruct Judge Rosemary Grdina Gold from conducting the trial in the divorce case of Sanford Sherman v. Aliza Sherman,' the indictment states. 'The scheme to use telecommunications devices and/or services to kidnap Aliza Sherman began on or about January 3, 2013, when Gregory Moore and at least one other unnamed individual learned that the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office ('CCPO') was investigating Moore's cell phone usage in 2012 when bomb threats were called into courthouses where Moore was scheduled to be in trial. The bomb threats on January 18, 2012, May 30, 2012, July 10, 2012, were part of a pattern of behavior Moore exhibited to delay court appearances he was scheduled to attend in the calendar year of 2012, a pattern that members of Stafford Law Co. were aware of on January 3, 2013, and which continued from January 3 up to and including March 24, 2013. Within a day of when Moore and said other individual(s) learned of the CCPO investigation, Moore obtained a new cellular phone on the Stafford Law Verizon business account and was given control of a 4G Mobile Broadband device ('mobile hot spot') that was also on the Stafford Law Verizon business account by an individual with authority to make such changes to devices on the firm's account. This change to the mobile hot spot facilitated Moore's ability to perform the overt acts in furtherance of the kidnapping of Aliza Sherman in a manner calculated to avoid detection by law enforcement.' Authorities said the motive for the murder was that Moore was not prepared for Aliza Sherman's divorce trial. In 2016, the I-Team questioned Moore about the murder, asking if he was prepared to take her divorce case to trial. He declined to answer. 'They had billed $100,000 on this divorce case and the trial date had been moved several times previously and it wasn't likely to be moved again,' Yost said. 'He wasn't ready to go to trial.' The indictment further notes that either Moore or 'an unknown co-conspirator approached Sherman from E. 12 St., circled behind her, chased her from 55 Erieview to 75 Erieview, and then stabbed her over ten times.' Moore was arrested near Austin, Texas, on Friday, at a relative's home. He is being held in jail in Texas and is expected to have an extradition hearing soon. A date for that hearing has not yet been set. Cuyahoga County officials said once he is brought back to Ohio, he will be in court to face to the murder charges. Suspect stabbed woman, ordered pit bull to attack Jan Lash, one of Sherman's good friends, said she was stunned to learn an arrest had finally been made. 'Personally, I thought there would have been an arrest right away,' Lash told the I-Team on Monday. 'So I'm looking forward to hearing the truth and getting my questions answered. There's so much that doesn't make sense. That doesn't change the fact my best friend isn't here.' BCI agents searched Moore's Summit County home on Friday. Yost said agents are still working with the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office on the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
