(1) The People's Advocate shall ensure the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

(2) A person who enjoys an impeccable reputation, has high professional competence and a well-known activity in the field of defense and promotion of human rights may be appointed a People's Advocate.

(3) The People's Advocate is appointed by the Parliament, with the vote of the majority of the elected deputies, based on a transparent selection procedure, provided by law, for a term of 7 years, which cannot be renewed. During his term of office, the People's Advocate is independent and impartial. It may not be subject to any mandatory or representative mandate.

(4) The People's Advocate is not legally responsible for the opinions expressed in connection with the exercise of the mandate.

(5) The People's Advocate may not perform any other remunerated function, except for the didactic, scientific or creative activity. The People's Advocate does not have the right to carry out political activity and cannot be a member of any political party.

(6) The interference in the activity of the People's Advocate, the intentional ignorance of his notifications and recommendations, as well as the impediment in any form of his activity attract the legal responsibility in accordance with the law.

(7) The People's Advocate may be revoked from office with the vote of 2/3 of the elected deputies, in compliance with the procedure established by law, which shall provide for his prior hearing.

(8) The manner of organization and functioning of the institution of the People's Advocate shall be established by organic law.