An office known as the OFFICE OF CITIZEN PROTECTION is established to protect all
individuals against any form of abuse by the government.
Article 207-1:
The office is directed
by a citizen bearing the title of PROTECTOR OF CITIZENS. He is chosen
by consensus of the President of the Republic, the President of the Senate and the President of the House of Deputies. His term is seven
(7) years and may not be renewed.
Article 207-2:
His intervention on behalf of any complainant is without charge, whatever the court
having jurisdiction might be.
Article 207-3:
A law sets the conditions and regulations for the operation of the Office of Citizen
Protection.
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