77Special report by Ombudsman

77 Special report by Ombudsman

77 Special report by Ombudsman

(1) The Ombudsman’s power to make a special report to Parliament under the Ombudsman Act 1974, section 31 extends to a report on a matter arising in connection with the exercise of the Ombudsman’s functions under this Act.

(2) A special report may include proposals for legislative change.

(3) If a special report is made, the Minister’s response to the report must—

(a) address each proposal for legislative change included in the report, and

(b) be tabled in each House of Parliament.

Note.

The requirements of the Ombudsman Act 1974 apply to a special report under that Act, section 31 on matters arising under this Act.