78 Removal of restrictions on investigation into maladministration.U.K.
(1)The provisions mentioned in subsection (2) (which preclude an investigation when the person aggrieved has or had a remedy by way of proceedings in a court of law) shall not apply to an investigation of a complaint alleging maladministration involving—
(a)discrimination, or aiding or inciting any person to discriminate, on the ground of religious belief or political opinion; or
(b)a requirement in contravention of section 77 to take an oath or make a declaration (within the meaning of that section).
(2)The provisions are—
(a)section 5(2)(b) of the M1Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967;
(b)Article 9(3)(b) of the M2Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996; and
(c)Article 10(3)(b) of the Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.