Explanatory Memorandum

Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 4

19 February 2016

Commentary on Clauses

Part 2: Investigations

Section 13: Meaning of action taken by a listed authority

This section provides that action is taken by a listed authority if it does the action itself, or it is done on its behalf.  The NIPSO can also investigate a failure by a listed authority to act.