[Ch0000s124]124.
Powers of investigation
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The Ombudsman shall have full powers to—
(a)
subpoena the attendance of any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be
connected with any investigation being undertaken by that office;
(b)
require the immediate disclosure of information and the production of documents of
any kind, from any public body;
(c)
question any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be connected with an
investigation that is being undertaken by that office; and
(d)
initiate contempt proceedings before the High Court against any person or authority in
connexion with non-compliance with the powers conferred in this section.
[Ch0000s125]125. �
Priviledges and immunities of the Ombudsman
A person holding the office of Ombudsman shall—
(a) �
be provided with the necessary resources to discharge the functions of that office;
(b)
be entitled to the fullest cooperation of any person or authority of whom he or she
requests assistance in connexion with the duties of that office;
(c)
enjoy, with respect to his or her official functions, similar protection and privileges in so
far as they are appropriate as are enjoyed by members of Parliament; and
(d)
be paid a salary to be charged to the Consolidated Fund and which shall not be reduced
without the consent of the office holder.
[Ch0000s126]126.
Remedies
6 of 1995Where the investigations of the Ombudsman reveal sufficient evidence to satisfy him
or her that an injustice has been done, the Ombudsman shall—
(a) �
direct that appropriate administrative action be taken to redress the grievance;
(b)
cause the appropriate authority to ensure that there are, in future, reasonably
practicable remedies to redress a grievance; and
(c)
refer a case to the Director of Public Prosecutions with a recommendation for
prosecution, and, in the event of a refusal by the Director of Public Prosecutions to proceed with the
case, the Ombudsman shall have the power to require reasons for the refusal.
[Ch0000s127]127.
Reports of the Ombudsman