http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2019/3/section/54/enactedPublic Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2019-05-24 PART 5INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO OTHER PERSONS: SOCIAL CARE AND PALLIATIVE CAREInvestigation procedure and evidenceObstruction and contempt 54 1 If the Ombudsman is satisfied that the condition in subsection (2) is met in relation to a person, the Ombudsman may issue a certificate to that effect to the High Court. 2 The condition is that the person— a without lawful excuse, has obstructed the discharge of any of the Ombudsman’s functions under this Part, or b has done an act in relation to an investigation which, if the investigation were proceedings in the High Court, would constitute contempt of court. 3 If the Ombudsman issues a certificate, the High Court may inquire into the matter. 4 If the High Court is satisfied that the condition in subsection (2) is met in relation to the person, it may deal with that person in the same manner as it may deal with a person who has committed contempt in relation to the High Court.
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