Article 41 Rule 79J (Complaints to the Ombudsman: subject matter of the complaint)

Rule 79J (Complaints to the Ombudsman: subject matter of the complaint) shall be amended as follows.

In paragraph (1) for “or former prisoner” substitute “, former prisoner or visitor” and in paragraph (1)(a) omit the words “health and”.

In paragraph (2) for “or former prisoner” in each place where it appears substitute “,former prisoner or visitor”.

After paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

In the case of a visitor a complaint under paragraph (1) is only appropriate to be dealt with by the Ombudsman if it deals with a matter which is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Prison Service.”.