Investigations by the Ombudsman
16Special reports
1
This section applies where a report under section 15 finds that the person aggrieved has sustained injustice or hardship as is mentioned in section 5(3).
2
If, following the making of the report, it appears to the Ombudsman that the injustice or hardship has not been, or will not be, remedied, the Ombudsman may make a special report on the case.
3
The Ombudsman must—
a
send a special report made under subsection (2) to the persons to whom the report under section 15 was sent, and
b
lay a copy of the report before the Parliament.
4
Section 15(3) applies in relation to a special report as it applies in relation to a report under that section.
5
The Ombudsman may make arrangements for the special report to be available to the public in such manner (whether or not on payment of a reasonable fee) as the Ombudsman thinks fit.
6
The listed authority to whom the special report relates is liable to reimburse the Ombudsman in respect of any expenses incurred by the Ombudsman by virtue of subsection (5).