SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3The Legal Services Ombudsman

Provision for discharge of functions

1

1

The Lord Chancellor may give general directions concerning the discharge of the functions of the Legal Services Ombudsman.

2

Any such directions shall be published by the Lord Chancellor in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.

3

Subject to any such direction and to the provisions of this Act, the Ombudsman may make such provision as he considers appropriate for the discharge of his functions.

4

The Ombudsman may, in particular, make provision as to—

a

the procedure to be followed in relation to any investigation conducted by him or on his behalf;

b

the form and conduct of any such investigation;

c

the form, content and publication of reports under section 23.