26Sharing of information with Ombudsman

26 Sharing of information with Ombudsman

26 Sharing of information with Ombudsman

(1) The Inspector may, at any time, furnish to the Ombudsman information obtained by the Inspector in discharging functions under this or any other Act if the Inspector is of the opinion that the information relates to conduct that could be the subject of a complaint under the Ombudsman Act 1974.

(2) The Ombudsman may at any time furnish to the Inspector information obtained by the Ombudsman in discharging functions under the Ombudsman Act 1974 or any other Act if the Ombudsman is of the opinion that the information relates to a custodial centre or a custodial service that could be the subject of the exercise of the functions of the Inspector.

(3) However—

(a) the Inspector must not disclose information that could not otherwise be disclosed under this Act or could not be obtained by the Ombudsman under the Ombudsman Act 1974 or any other Act, and

(b) the Ombudsman must not disclose information that could not otherwise be disclosed under the Ombudsman Act 1974 or could not be obtained by the Inspector under this or any other Act.