The following part of the overview describes the main proceedings concerning the rights of children in 2012, as well as inspection visits to children’s institutions and activities relating to promoting the rights of children. PART II To perform the functions of the Ombudsman for Children, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice includes the Children’s Rights Department as a separate structural unit, having a staff of four during the reporting year. PART III same basis, he also makes recommendations for improving the situation of children and draws impartial attention to problems of child protection in society. The Ombudsman for Children represents the interests of children in the legislative process and organises training events and seminars on the rights of the child. The ombudsman replies to questions of children and other persons about the rights of children and cooperates with state and local government bodies, civil society organisations, schools, specialists and other members of the network involved in protecting and promoting the rights of children. PART I CANCELLOR OF JUSTICE AS OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN 15