Part 6Legal Complaints
Jurisdiction and operation of the ombudsman scheme
I1135Notification requirements
1
This section applies where a complaint—
a
is excluded from the jurisdiction of the ombudsman scheme under section 126, or by virtue of scheme rules made under section 127;
b
is dismissed, or referred to another body, by virtue of scheme rules;
c
is settled, withdrawn or abandoned (or treated as withdrawn or abandoned by virtue of scheme rules).
2
The ombudsman must notify—
a
the complainant;
b
the respondent;
c
any relevant authorising body, in relation to the respondent, notified of the complaint in accordance with rules within section 133(3)(k),
and, in a case within subsection (1)(a) or (b), must give reasons for the exclusion, dismissal or referral.