Valid from 25/09/2006
Textual Amendments
F1S. 9A and preceding cross-heading inserted (25.9.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 124(2), 148; S.I. 2006/1537, art. 3(a)
(1)If the Lord Chancellor refers to the Ombudsman any matter relating to the procedures of the Commission or a committee of the Commission, the Ombudsman must investigate it.
(2)The matter may relate to such procedures generally or in a particular case.
(3)The Ombudsman must report to the Lord Chancellor on any investigation under this section.
(4)The report must state—
(a)what findings the Ombudsman has made;
(b)what if any action he recommends should be taken by any person in relation to the matter.
(5)The report must be signed by the Ombudsman.]]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 9G inserted (25.9.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 130, 148; S.I. 2006/1537, art. 3(c)