# Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006, Section 16: Working jointly with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales

Extent: E+W

(1) This section applies where it appears to the Commissioner that—
(a) he is entitled to examine a particular case under regulations made under section 10; and
(b) the case is one which could also be the subject of an investigation by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.
(2) Where the Commissioner considers it appropriate, he must—
(a) inform the Ombudsman about the case; and
(b) consult him in relation to it.
(3) Where the Commissioner consults the Ombudsman under this section he and the Ombudsman may—
(a) co-operate with each other in relation to the case;
(b) conduct a joint examination of the case;
(c) prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the examination.
(4) The Welsh Ministers may by order provide that this section is also to apply where it appears to the Commissioner that a case could be the subject of an investigation by a person who is specified in the order as if references in this section to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales were references to that person.
(5) Before making an order under subsection (4), the Welsh Ministers must consult the Commissioner and any other persons they think appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/30/section/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/commissioner-for-older-people-wales-act-2006/section-16
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