Paragraph 20 I1

After rule 79M insert—

“National security etc

79MA.

(1)

In carrying out any function under these Rules or otherwise, the Ombudsman (including members of the Ombudsman’s staff) must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State for purposes connected with national security (including, in particular, any matter within section 1A(2)(c)(i) to (iii) of the Act).

(2)

In relation to any matter mentioned in section 1A(2) of the Act, in rule 79M references to the Department of Justice are to be read as including references to the Secretary of State.”