Regulation 21 Copies of complaintsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), a copy of the complaint shall be supplied by the Ombudsman to—

(a)

the complainant, or

(b)

the member concerned,

where either of them so requests in writing.

(2)

The Ombudsman may, by notice in writing to the person who made the request, refuse to supply a copy of the complaint under paragraph (1) if of the opinion that compliance with the request—

(a)

might prejudice any criminal investigation or proceedings pending at the time the request is made, or

(b)

would be contrary to the public interest and the F1Department of Justice agrees the request should not be complied with;

and where such notice is given no further request may be made under paragraph (1) within the period of six months beginning with the date of the notice, without prejudice, however, to further such requests being made subsequently.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in reg. 21(2)(b) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 90(3) (with Sch. 3 para. 91)

Commencement

I1: Reg. 21 in operation at 6.11.2000, see reg. 1(1)