# Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Section 104: References by the Lord Chancellor

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If the Lord Chancellor , the Lord Chief Justice or the Senior President of Tribunals 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 , the Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/104 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/constitutional-reform-act-2005/section-104
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