SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

Financial provisions and directions

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1

Expenditure incurred by the Ombudsman in the discharge of his functions is to be met by the Lord Chancellor.

2

The Lord Chancellor may by direction require the Ombudsman—

a

not to incur costs and expenditure in excess of a specified amount without his consent;

b

to follow specified procedures in relation to his costs and expenditure.

3

A direction under sub-paragraph (2) may relate to all of the Ombudsman's costs and expenditure, or to costs and expenditure of a specified description.