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F1[F2(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F3(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F4(1B)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The Department may make rules with respect to the procedure which is to be adopted in connection with the making of complaints, the reference of disputes, and the investigation of complaints made and disputes referred, under this Part.
(3)The rules may include provision—
(a)requiring any oral hearing held in connection with such an investigation to take place in public, except in such cases as may be specified in the rules; F5. . .
(b)as to the persons entitled to appear and be heard on behalf of parties to an investigation, as defined in section 144(4)
F6[F7(ba)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F8(c)for the payment by the Pensions Ombudsman of such travelling and other allowances (including compensation for loss of remunerative time) as the Department may determine, to—
(i)actual or potential beneficiaries of a scheme to which a complaint or reference relates, or
(ii)persons appearing and being heard on behalf of such actual or potential beneficiaries, who attend at the request of the Pensions Ombudsman any oral hearing held in connection with an investigation into the complaint or dispute]F9[F10. . .
F9F10(d)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)Subject to any provision made by the rules, the procedure for conducting such an investigation shall be such as the Pensions Ombudsman considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case; and he may in particular obtain information from such persons and in such manner, and make such inquiries, as he thinks fit.
[F11(5)The Pensions Ombudsman may disclose any information which he obtains for the purposes of an investigation under this Part to any person to whom subsection (6) applies, if the Ombudsman considers that the disclosure would enable or assist that person to discharge any of his functions.
(6)This subsection applies to the following—
(a)the Regulatory Authority,
[F12(b)the Board of the Pension Protection Fund,
(ba)the Ombudsman for the Board of the Pension Protection Fund,]
(c)the Registrar,
(d)any Northern Ireland department or department of the Government of the United Kingdom,
(e)[F13Financial ServicesAuthority],
F14(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F14(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(h)an inspector appointed by the Department of Economic Development under Part XV of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 M1,
[F15(i)a person appointed under—
(i)Part 14 of the Companies Act 1985,
(ii)section 167 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000,
(iii)subsection (3) or (5) of section 168 of that Act, or
(iv)section 284 of that Act,
to conduct an investigation;
(j)a body designated under section 326(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000; and
(k)a recognised investment exchange or a recognised clearing house (as defined by section 285 of that Act).]
[F16(m)a person who, in a member State other than the United Kingdom, has functions corresponding to functions of the Pensions Ombudsman.]
(7)The Department may by order—
(a)amend subsection (6) by adding any person or removing any person for the time being specified in that subsection, or
(b)restrict the circumstances in which, or impose conditions subject to which, disclosure may be made to any person for the time being specified in that subsection.]
F17[F18(8)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 145(1) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(b), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F2S. 145(1)(1A)(1B) substituted (1.3.2002 for the purpose only of authorising the making of rules) for s. 145(1) by 2000 c. 4 (N.I.), ss. 50(3), 68(2) (with ss. 50(9), 66(6)); S.R. 2002/68, art. 2(2)
F3S. 145(1A) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(b), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F4S. 145(1B) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(b), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F5Word in s. 145(3)(a) omitted (23.7.1996 for certain purposes otherwise 6.4.1997) and repealed (6.4.1997) by S.I. 1995/3213 (NI 22), arts. 1(2), 154(b), 168, Sch. 5 Pt. IV: S.R. 1996/307, art. 2(b), Sch. Pt. II; S.R. 1997/192, art. 2(b)
F6S. 145(3)(ba) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(c), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F7Words in s. 145(3) substituted (1.3.2002 for the purpose only of authorising the making of rules) for words and s. 145(3)(ba) by 2000 c. 4 (N.I.), ss. 50(4), 68(2) (with ss. 50(9), 66(6)); S.R. 2002/68, art. 2(2)
F8S. 145(3)(c) and the preceding word “and” inserted (23.7.1996 for certain purposes only otherwise 6.4.1997) by S.I. 1995/3213 (NI 22), art. 154(a); S.R. 1996/307, art. 2(b), Sch. Pt. II; S.R. 1997/192, art. 2(b)
F9S. 145(3)(d) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(d), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F10S. 145(3)(d) and preceding word added (1.3.2002 for the purpose only of authorising the making of rules) by 2000 c. 4 (N.I.), ss. 50(5), 68(2) (with ss. 50(9), 66(6)); S.R. 2002/68, art. 2(2)
F11S. 145(5)-(7) added (6.4.1997) by S.I. 1995/3213 (NI 22), art. 155(1); S.R. 1997/192, art. 2(b)
F12S. 145(6)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 145(6)(b) (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 20(a); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(1))
F13Words in s. 145(6)(e) substituted (1.6.1998) by 1998 c. 11, s. 23, Sch. 5 Pt. IV, Chapter II para. 70(2); S.I. 1998/1120, art. 2
F14S. 145(6)(f)(g) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 135(a)
F15S. 145(6)(i)-(k) substituted (1.12.2001) for s. 145(6)(i)-(l) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 135(b)
F16S. 145(6)(m) added (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 20(b); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(1))
F17S. 145(8) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(e), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7
F18S. 145(8) added (1.3.2002 for the purpose only of authorising the making of rules) by 2000 c. 4 (N.I.), ss. 50(6), 68(2) (with ss. 50(9), 66(6)); S.R. 2002/68, art. 2(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 145(6) modified (temp.) (24.2.2005) by The Pensions (2005 Order) (Commencement No. 1 and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/48), art. 5(1)
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