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Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002
42Referral of public interest disclosures to relevant public body for investigation
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42 Referral of public interest disclosures to relevant public body for investigation
(1) Subject to subsection (2) , the Ombudsman may refer a disclosed matter to a public body to investigate if –
(a) the matter relates to a member, officer or employee of the public body; and
(b) the Ombudsman considers it appropriate to do so.
(2) Part 7 applies to the investigation of a matter referred to a public body under this section.
(3) Nothing in this section limits the operation of section 41 .