Legal

The Legal Department of the Ombudsman institution in Zambia is tasked with offering legal advice and safeguarding the institution’s interests. Its specific functions include:

• Representing the institution in legal proceedings to protect the interests of the Public Protector.
• Coordinating the development and review of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), third-party agreements, and other legal documents.
• Facilitating staff training on legal matters to enhance awareness within the institution.
• Conducting legal clinics to interact with the public, provide legal advice on maladministration, and refer cases outside the Public Protector’s mandate to cooperating partners.
• Ensuring enforcement of the Public Protector’s decisions and orders to promote adherence.

This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution functions within the law and serves the public effectively.