Northern Ireland Act 1998

78 Removal of restrictions on investigation into maladministration

(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 [1967 c. 13.] Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967;

(b) Article 9(3)(b) of the [S.I. 1996/1297 (N.I.7).] Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996; and

(c) Article 10(3)(b) of the Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.