Procedure for own initiative investigations
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29.—(1) Before commencing an investigation under section 8, the Ombudsman must—
(a)prepare an investigation proposal, and
(b)submit that proposal to any listed authority which it is proposed be investigated.
(2) The investigation proposal must set out—
(a)the reasons for the proposed investigation, and
(b)how the criteria referred to in section 9 have been met.