PART 6INVESTIGATIONS: SUPPLEMENTARY
Consultation and co-operation
66Working jointly with specified persons
1
This section applies if it appears to the Ombudsman that—
a
there is a matter which the Ombudsman is entitled to investigate, and
b
the matter is one which could also be the subject of an investigation by a person specified in subsection (2) (“specified person”).
2
The following are specified persons—
a
the Children’s Commissioner for Wales;
b
the Commissioner for Older People in Wales;
c
the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales;
d
the Welsh Language Commissioner;
e
where the matter relates to health or social care, the Welsh Ministers.
3
Subject to subsection (4), where the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, the Ombudsman must—
a
inform the relevant specified person about the matter, and
b
consult the specified person in relation to it.
4
Where the Ombudsman investigates the matter under section 4 or 44, the Ombudsman must—
a
inform the relevant specified person about the matter, and
b
where the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, consult the specified person in relation to it.
5
Where the Ombudsman consults a specified person under this section, the Ombudsman and the specified person may—
a
co-operate with each other in relation to the matter,
b
conduct a joint investigation into the matter, and
c
prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the investigation.
6
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend subsection (2) by—
a
adding or removing a specified person to or from the list, or
b
varying a reference to a type or description of specified person for the time being contained in that subsection.
7
No regulations are to be made under subsection (6) unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.