Part 5Judicial Appointments and Removals: Northern Ireland
Chapter 1Appointments
Complaints and references
130References by the Lord Chancellor
After section 9F of the 2002 Act insert—
9GReferences by the Lord Chancellor
1
If the Lord Chancellor 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 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.