(d) to investigate the exercise of legislative functions, except through the means of monitoring
constitutionality under the Sections 150 and 151 of the Constitution of Timor-Leste;
(e) to investigate a matter that is already subject of an action before a Court, and has not yet been
determined.
Article 30
Duty to keep the public informed
The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall keep the public informed of the activity and
mandate of its Office, and be accessible to any person who wishes to bring information, lodge a
complaint or seek clarification on a matter.
Article 31
Duty to maintain confidentiality
1. Records and information collected by the Office shall be confidential throughout the
investigation;
2. Records and information shall be kept confidential after the completion of the investigation
where required to protect the privacy of persons, minors in particular, or in other cases where the
Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice considers the protection of privacy is necessary.
3. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice and the employees of the Office shall preserve
and aid in preserving the confidentiality of matters that come to their knowledge in the performance
of their functions and duties as established by the present law.
4. The duty to maintain confidentiality shall apply after separation from Office but does not prevent
the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice from exercising duties under Article 33.4.
5. The provisions of the preceding subarticle shall not be so construed that the Ombudsman for
Human Rights and Justice or any employee of the Office shall be compelled to produce any book,
voucher or other document or to answer questions in any proceedings in a court of law or before
any body or institution in connection with information which came to his or her knowledge.
Article 32
Duty to keep the parties informed
Where the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice decides to conduct an investigation under
this law, he or she shall inform:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the complainant, pursuant to Article 37.4;
the aggrieved person;
the person to whom the investigation relates;
the head of department, in relation to an investigation relating to a public entity or agency.
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