9Statement of practice
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(1)The Ombudsman must prepare a statement of practice setting out the approach which the Ombudsman intends to take to the conduct of reviews in pursuance of applications under section 7(2).
(2)Before preparing the statement of practice, the Ombudsman must consult—
(a)local authorities, and
(b)such other persons as the Ombudsman considers appropriate.
(3)The Ombudsman must publish the statement of practice in such manner as the Ombudsman considers appropriate.
(4)The Ombudsman may revise the statement of practice.
(5)Subsections (2) to (4) apply to a revised statement of practice as they apply to the original statement of practice.