48 Ombudsman of Portugal – established in 1976. The incumbent is appointed by Parliament, by a majority of two thirds of the The main function of the Ombudsman is to defend It makes inquiries, investigations and expert opinions, as well as processes of inquiry and disciplinary activity; conduct audits and studies geared to efficiency and effectiveness of services; The IGAI performs inspections to assess the fulfillment of the legal and regulatory standards and government instructions imposed on the activity of the services and entities. It investigates all serious violation of fundamental rights of citizens within remit and other complaints for possible violations of law and, in general, suspicions of irregularities or deficiencies in the functioning of services; and the maintenance of public order. In accordance with Articles 20 and 21, 23 and 38 of the Statute, the Ombudsman may: · Address recommendations to the without notice in police stations to ensure compliance with legal requirements and procedures and, in particular, the conditions of temporary detention centers and the treatment of detainees. In more severe cases such as police mistreatment, torture, injury or death of citizens - the IGAI proceeds directly to disciplinary inquiries and processes and proposes to the Minister to apply individual sanctions. The Ombudsman is exempt from civil and criminal liability for the recommendations, repairs or opinions that emits or by acts that legitimate interests of citizens and violated integrity of reintegration" (DAR, Series II - A - number 2, p. 26 (7) of 8 November 1995).