Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order.)
This Order adds to the list of organisations set out in section 46(1) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (the “2002 Act”) which the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland is under a duty to inspect. It also makes a consequential amendment to section 63(1) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (the “1998 Act”) which has the effect that disclosure of documents or information by the Ombudsman or a member of staff of the Ombudsman to an inspector under section 48 of the 2002 Act, in relation to an inspection of the Ombudsman will not constitute a criminal offence under section 63 of the 1998 Act.