107Deferral and discontinuing of dealing with complaint

107 Deferral and discontinuing of dealing with complaint (1) This section applies if the Ombudsman is satisfied: (a) a proceeding before a court or tribunal has been or is to be started in relation to the conduct the subject of a police (b) disciplinary procedures against a police officer whose conduct is the subject of a police complaint have been or are to be started in relation to the conduct. (2) The Ombudsman may defer a decision on how to deal with, or to decline to deal with, a police complaint under this Part pending completion of the proceeding or disciplinary procedures.

Ombudsman Act 2009 47 (3) In addition, if an investigation of the police complaint (whether by a Professional Standards Command member or the Ombudsman) is being conducted, the Ombudsman may decide to discontinue the investigation pending completion of the proceeding or disciplinary procedures. (4) This section has effect despite another provision of this Part.