Part 4Judicial appointments and discipline
Chapter 2Appointments
Complaints and references
104References by the Lord Chancellor
1
If the Lord Chancellor F1, the Lord Chief Justice or the Senior President of Tribunals refers to the Ombudsman any matter relating to the procedures of the Commission or a committee of the Commission, the Ombudsman must investigate it.
2
The matter may relate to such procedures generally or in a particular case.
3
The Ombudsman must report to the Lord Chancellor F2, the Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals on any investigation under this section.
4
The report must state—
a
what findings the Ombudsman has made;
b
what if any action he recommends should be taken by any person in relation to the matter.
5
The report must be signed by the Ombudsman.