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History of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO): the Office was established in 1809

Riksdagens ombudsmän (Parliamentary Ombudsmen of Sweden) · 2026

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EstablishedSweden's Parliamentary Ombudsman was created in connection with the Instrument of Government of 1809, building on a royal office established in 1713; New Zealand became the first English-speaking country with an ombudsman in 1962.