Namibia: Ombudsman Bill Proposes Fines for Obstruction

A proposed new ombudsman law could see people who obstruct investigations, intimidate complainants or interfere with evidence fined up to N$20 000 or jailed for 12 months. The ombudsman bill 2026, tabled on Tuesday in the National Assembly, also gives the office wide investigative powers, including entering premises, accessing documents and records, seizing evidence and […] The post Ombudsman bill proposes N$20 000 fines for obstruction appeared first on The Namibian.