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The Ombudsman of Botswana: The Strengths, Limitations and Proposed Solutions
Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Department of Law, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
- 1 Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
- 2 Department of Law, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Beijing Law Review·Volume 15 (2024)·Pages 1033–1039·Published 8 July 2024·DOI10.4236/blr.2024.153062
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Abstract
The Office of the Ombudsman is one of the offices which has been described by many as toothless in its functions. The purpose of this article is to look at some of the limitations that the Botswana Ombudsman faces and come up with some proposals which can strengthen the Office.
KeywordsOmbudsmanStrengthsProposed SolutionsToothless FunctionsGovernance
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