2(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.
[F1(2A)The Ombudsman is, as such, to be regarded as a juristic person distinct from the natural person holding the office.]
(3)Sub-paragraph (2) is subject to section 17(3) and [F2paragraphs 9(4), 10(3), 12(3), 12A, 12B, 12D and] 15(1) of this schedule.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 para. 2(2A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 12(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F2Words in sch. 1 para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 3 para. 12(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)