DefamationE+W
154Protection from defamation claimsE+W
For the purposes of the law of defamation—
(a)proceedings in relation to a complaint under the ombudsman scheme are to be treated as if they were proceedings before a court, and
(b)the publication of any matter by the OLC under this Part is absolutely privileged.
Commencement Information
I1S. 154 in force at 6.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2089, art. 2(a)