16Investigation on reference by Parliament

16 Investigation on reference by Parliament

(1)  Either House of Parliament, or any committee of either House, or a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament, may refer to the Ombudsman, for investigation and report, any matter within his jurisdiction that that House or committee considers should be investigated by him.

(2)  As soon as practicable after any matter is referred to the Ombudsman under this section, he shall carry out the investigation and submit a report –

(a) in the case of a matter referred by a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament, to the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker;

(b) in the case of a matter referred by the Legislative Council, or one of its committees, to the President of the Legislative Council; or

(c) in the case of a matter referred by the House of Assembly, or one of its committees, to the Speaker.