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Point in time view as at 01/11/1998. This version of this cross heading contains provisions that are not valid for this point in time.
Government of Wales Act 1998, Cross Heading: Obstruction and contempt is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Yn ddilys o 01/07/1999
21(1)The Welsh Administration Ombudsman may certify an offence to the High Court where—
(a)a person, without lawful excuse, obstructs him or any member of his staff in the performance of his functions, or
(b)a person is guilty of any act or omission in relation to an investigation which, if that investigation were proceedings in the High Court, would constitute contempt of court.
(2)Where an offence is so certified the High Court may inquire into the matter; and after hearing—
(a)any witnesses who may be produced against or on behalf of the person charged with the offence, and
(b)any statement that may be offered in defence,
the High Court may deal with the person charged with the offence in any manner in which it could deal with him if he had committed the same offence in relation to the High Court.
(3)Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as applying to the taking of any such action as is mentioned in paragraph 19(4).
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