Part V The Children’s Commissioner for Wales

75ZCF1Working jointly with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales

1

This section applies where it appears to the Commissioner that a case which he is—

a

examining in accordance with regulations made under section 74, or

b

considering whether to examine in accordance with such regulations,

relates to or raises a matter which could be the subject of an investigation by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.

2

Where the Commissioner considers it appropriate, he must—

a

inform the Ombudsman about the case, and

b

consult him in relation to it.

3

Where the Commissioner consults the Ombudsman under this section, he and the Ombudsman may—

a

co-operate with each other in relation to the case;

b

conduct a joint examination into the case;

c

prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the case.