Paragraph 2 I1

(1)

The Ombudsman is a corporation sole.

(2)

The Ombudsman holds office under Her Majesty and discharges functions on behalf of the Crown.

(3)

The Ombudsman is a Crown servant for the purposes of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (c.6).

(4)

But service as the Ombudsman is not service in the civil service of the Crown.

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