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Regulation 15 Procedures for the Ombudsman to continue investigations which have previously been conducted by the Chief ConstableI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Where the Chief Constable is conducting an investigation under Section 57 of the Act of 1998, and the Ombudsman determines to assume the investigation—

(a)

the Ombudsman shall notify the Chief Constable of his decision immediately;

(b)

the Chief Constable shall immediately furnish the Ombudsman with all relevant material relating to the investigation.

(2)

Where the Chief Constable is conducting an investigation, the Chief Constable shall notify the Ombudsman of any information revealed during an investigation which may suggest that it is in the public interest for the Ombudsman to continue the investigation in accordance with Section 56 of the Act of 1998.

Annotations

Commencement

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Reg. 15 in operation at 6.11.2000, see reg. 1(1)