Section 104: References by the Lord Chancellor

Constitutional Reform Act 2005 · 2005 c. 4View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4: Judicial appointments and discipline — Chapter 2: Appointments

If the Lord Chancellor , the Lord Chief Justice or the Senior President of Tribunals refers to the Ombudsman any matter relating to the procedures of the Commission or a committee of the Commission, the Ombudsman must investigate it.

The matter may relate to such procedures generally or in a particular case.

The Ombudsman must report to the Lord Chancellor , the Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals on any investigation under this section.

The report must state—

what findings the Ombudsman has made;
what if any action he recommends should be taken by any person in relation to the matter.

The report must be signed by the Ombudsman.

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