SCHEDULE 3 The Legal Services Ombudsman
Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (1990 c 41) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 3 The Legal Services Ombudsman

Section 21

Provision for discharge of functions

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(1)ÌýÌýÌýÌý The [Secretary of State] may give general directions concerning the discharge of the functions of the Legal Services Ombudsman.

(2)ÌýÌýÌýÌý Any such directions shall be published by the [Secretary of State] in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.

(3)ÌýÌýÌýÌý Subject to any such direction and to the provisions of this Act, the Ombudsman may make such provision as he considers appropriate for the discharge of his functions.

(4)ÌýÌýÌýÌý The Ombudsman may, in particular, make provision as to—

(a)ÌýÌýÌýÌý the procedure to be followed in relation to any investigation conducted by him or on his behalf;

(b)ÌýÌýÌýÌý the form and conduct of any such investigation;

(c)ÌýÌýÌýÌý the form, content and publication of reports under section 23.

Delegation of functions

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(1)ÌýÌýÌýÌý The Ombudsman may delegate any of his functions to such members of his staff as he thinks fit.

(2)ÌýÌýÌýÌý All recommendations and reports prepared by or on behalf of the Ombudsman must be signed by

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