Ombudsman (Sweden)

The Swedish Ombudsman is an independent public official appointed by Parliament to oversee the government and public authorities, ensuring they adhere to laws and fair practices. Their role is to protect citizens' rights by investigating complaints about public services, promoting transparency, and preventing abuse of authority. The Ombudsman does not represent individuals in legal cases but works to hold government institutions accountable and improve public administration. This office helps maintain trust in government by ensuring officials act lawfully and ethically.