46 Poland Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection (CCRP) Norwegian Police – individual files a complaint with Chief of police in the area where it happened CCRP is a constitutionally, legally protected authority, independent from other institutions and sovereign in their actions. The basic task of the Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection is to safeguard the liberties and rights of citizens as set forth in the Constitution and in other legal acts. Everyone has the right to apply to the Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection for assistance in protection The onus is on the member of the public if they feel that the police have made mistakes or deserve criticism for something they have done. The Commissioner may, among other things: demand that proceedings be instituted in civil cases and participate in any ongoing proceedings; demand that administration proceedings be instituted, lodge complaints against decisions to administrative court and participate in such proceedings; apply for a penalty for an offence, The Commissioner may provide legal advice pointing to possible legal means of remedy, yet they cannot act on behalf of the plaintiff. The chief of police will consider the complaint. After the investigations have been completed the police chief will make a decision in the case and send the individual an answer with the grounds for the decision. The time it takes to process a case should not exceed one month. The response will state whether the police chief agrees or disagrees with the complainant. Constitutional body established in 1987 and reaffirmed in the 1997 constitution. The complaint will be handled in accordance with the instructions for handling inquiries concerning reprehensible conduct on duty in the Norwegian Police Service, laid down by the Ministry of Justice in December 2005.