Ombudsman Motejl to be buried next Monday

The Czech ombudsman Otakar Motejl, who died on Sunday at the age of 77, will be buried next Monday with state honours. A service will be held at the Na Fidlovačce theatre, where the public can pay final respects. The Czech Press Agency reported on Monday that the choice of Mr Motejl’s successor would likely be left to the next government, as members of parliament have a six-week timeline in which to put forward nominees. Most of the parties have not yet suggested any candidates for the position. Mr. Motejl was the Czech Republic’s first Ombudsman and a highly respected public figure. He served as ombudsman from December of 2000, before which time he held the posts of justice minister and President of the Supreme Court.