SCHEDULE 1The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

2Status

1

The Ombudsman, deputy Ombudsmen and Ombudsman’s staff are not to be regarded as servants or agents of the Crown or as having any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and the Ombudsman’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

2

The Ombudsman, in the exercise of that officer’s functions, is not subject to the direction or control of—

a

any member of the Parliament,

b

any member of the Scottish Executive,

c

the Parliamentary corporation.

3

Sub-paragraph (2) is subject to section 17(3) and paragraph 15(1) of this schedule.