Czechia to establish a children's ombudsman by mid-2025

The Czech Parliament is expected to approve the creation of a children’s ombudsman, who will operate within the Office of the Public Defender of Rights starting by July 2025. This new role is designed to improve child rights protection and fulfill UN requirements, aligning with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The children’s ombudsman will oversee child rights, promote education on these rights, and act in legal cases involving minors. The ombudsman will work independently alongside the current public defender. Budget implications remain unclear, with estimates ranging from millions to tens of millions of crowns.