3. The purpose of the Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, hereinafter referred to as “the Office”, is to combat corruption and influence peddling, prevent maladministration and protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms of natural and legal persons throughout the national territory. 4. The Office shall provide the technical and administrative support for the discharge of the duties of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice and for the exercise of his or her functions with independence in relation to the Government and the other organs of sovereignty, political parties and all other entities and authorities that might affect his or her work. 5. The Office shall have legal competence to enter into contracts, sue and be sued, acquire, hold and dispose of property, as deemed necessary for and incidental to the performance of its functions. Article 6 Rules of procedure 1. The Office shall be governed by the present law and the rules of procedure necessary for the effective performance of its functions and for the exercise of its powers and duties. 2. The rules of procedure shall be fair and equitable. Article 7 Office location The Office shall have its main location in Dili and sub-offices may be established in other parts of Timor-Leste. Article 7 Scope 1 All legal and natural persons in Timor-Leste may benefit from the services provided by the Office. 2 The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall ensure that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged persons such as detainees, women, children and minority groups, including persons in special needs such as culture, language and health, and those with disabilities are able to benefit from the services provided by the Office. 7.3 The services of the Office shall be rendered free of charge. 5