Prisoners’ opportunities to maintain contact with family and friends should be strengthened
11.8.2025
The Parliamentary Ombud published 11 April 2025 a report showing that prisoners in Norwegian prisons have limited opportunities to stay…
The Parliamentary Ombud for Scrutiny of the Public Administration
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File a complaint
Find out how and whether you can complain to us if you believe you have been subjected to injustice by the public sector.
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Torture Prevention
The Parliamentary Ombud works to prevent torture and inhumane treatment in institutions by visiting places where people are deprived of their liberty.
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Children and young people
Find out how you as a child or young person can get help from the Parliamentary Ombud.
Reports
Reports from visits to places where people are deprived of their liberty.
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Visit Report – Oslo Prison
Date of visit: 10.2 – 12.2.2025
The Parliamentary Ombud’s National Preventive Mechanism examined the use of the security cells in Oslo Prison.
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Visit Report – Romerike Prison, Ullersmo Unit
Date of visit: 5.2 – 6.2.2025
The Parliamentary Ombud’s National Preventive Mechanism examined the use of security cells in Romerike Prison, Ullersmo Unit.
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Visit Report – Åna Prison
Date of visit: 10.3 – 12.3.2025
The Parliamentary Ombud’s preventive mechanism examined the use of security cells in Åna Prison (high-security division).
News
The Parliamentary Ombud has notified the Storting regarding isolation in prisons
6.6.2025
The Parliamentary Ombud has on 4 March 2025 submitted a special report to the Storting on confinement and actual isolation…
Letter to Østfold Hospital Trust
7.6.2024
The Parliamentary Ombud has expressed concern regarding the prolonged use of mechanical restraints in two security sections at Østfold Hospital.