(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 104(1) inserted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 76(2); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 3(e) (with savings in S.I. 2013/2192, regs. 48, 49)
F2Words in s. 104(3) inserted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 76(3); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 3(e) (with savings in S.I. 2013/2192, regs. 48, 49)