Acts and regulations
The legal basis for the Parliamentary Ombud’s activity is the Norwegian Constitution (Article 75 letter l) and the Act relating to the Parliamentary Ombud for Scrutiny of the Public Administration (The Parliamentary Ombud Act).
Links to the acts and regulations can be found below.
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway
The Parliamentary Ombud Act, English translation (pdf)
UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment