Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 21

12 May 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 2.The Prison Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

Section 34: Main functions of the Ombudsman

This Section lists the main functions that the Ombudsman must carry out, namely dealing with complaints, investigating deaths in custody and carrying out any other investigations as may be requested by the Department of Justice, or on the Ombudsman’s own initiative.