17IOmbudsman may monitor investigation

17I Ombudsman may monitor investigation (1) The ombudsman may monitor an investigation carried out by a designated entity into a reportable allegation or reportable conviction involving an employee of the entity if satisfied on reasonable grounds that monitoring the investigation is in the public interest. (2) For the purpose of monitoring an entity’s investigation under this section, the ombudsman or an officer of the ombudsman may— (a) attend any interview conducted by or on behalf of a designated entity in its investigation; and (b) confer with any person carrying out the investigation about the nature, conduct or progress of the investigation; and (c) request information relating to the investigation by written notice given to the head of the entity. Note It is an offence to obstruct a territory public official (see Criminal Code, s 361).