20Referral to other authorities

20 Referral to other authorities

(1)  [Section 20 Subsection (1) amended by No. 1 of 2016, Sched. 1, Applied:08 Apr 2016] The Ombudsman may refer a complaint for investigation or other action to any person, body or authority the Ombudsman considers appropriate in the circumstances.

(2)  The Ombudsman may only refer a complaint –

(a) after appropriate consultation with the complainant and the relevant person, body or authority; and

(b) after taking their views into consideration.

(3)  [Section 20 Subsection (3) omitted by No. 1 of 2016, Sched. 1, Applied:08 Apr 2016] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .