Courts and Legal Services Act 1990

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4(1)The Ombudsman may appoint such staff as he thinks necessary for the discharge of his functions.

(2)Appointments shall be made by the Ombudsman on such terms and conditions (including terms as to pensions, allowances and gratuities) as he may, with the approval of the Lord Chancellor given with the consent of the Treasury, determine.

(3)The reference in sub-paragraph (2) to pensions, allowances or gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances or gratuities by way of compensation to or in respect of any of the Ombudsman’s staff who suffer loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments.