27(1)Section 43 (confidentiality of proceedings) is amended as follows.N.I.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (b) after “(investigations)” insert “or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”;
(b)after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca)made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;”;
(c)in paragraph (d) after “section 33” insert “or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3”;
(d)in paragraph (e) after “sections 35 to 41” insert “or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3”;
(e)in paragraph (h) after “this Chapter” insert “or Part 1 of Schedule 3”.
(3)In subsection (3)(a) for “or decision notice” substitute “, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice”.
(4)In subsection (4)—
(a)in paragraph (a)(i) for “or a decision notice” substitute “, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”;
(b)in paragraph (b) after “section 33” insert “or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3”;
(c)in paragraph (d) after “judicial review” insert “(which includes a review application)”.
(5)In subsection (5)—
(a)for “or a decision notice” substitute “, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”;
(b)after “this Chapter” insert “or Part 1 of Schedule 3”.
(6)In subsection (6) after “this Chapter” insert “or Part 1 of Schedule 3”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(6)(7)
I2Sch. 3 para. 27 in force at 28.2.2022 by S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(a)