Section 34V Working jointly with other CommissionersF1

(1)

This section applies where it appears to the Ombudsman that—

(a)

there is a complaint in respect of a matter which he or she is entitled to investigate, and

(b)

the matter is one which could also be the subject of an examination by the Commissioner for Older People in Wales or the Welsh Language Commissioner.

(2)

Where the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, he or she must (as respects the Commissioner for Older People in Wales) or may (as respects the Welsh Language Commissioner)—

(a)

inform the Commissioner about the matter, and

(b)

consult him or her in relation to it.

(3)

Where the Ombudsman consults a Commissioner under this section, the Ombudsman and the Commissioner may—

(a)

co-operate with each other in relation to the matter,

(b)

conduct a joint investigation into the matter, and

(c)

prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the investigation.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pts. 2A, 2B inserted (1.11.2014) by Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4), s. 199(2), Sch. 3 para. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 3); S.I. 2014/2718, art. 2(b)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Act repealed in part (23.7.2019) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 3), ss. 75(1)(2), 77(1) (with s. 74); S.I. 2019/1096, reg. 2