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Ombudsmen Ordinance 2012 (No. 1 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Pitcairn (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to prescribe the functions, powers and jurisdiction of ombudsmen in Pitcairn.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Governance Access-to-justice Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Oceania, Polynesia, South Pacific
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision for the appointment of an Ombudsman by the Governor and defines the functions and duties of the Ombudsman. It shall be a function of an Ombudsman to investigate any decision, recommendation or action relating to a matter of administration and affecting any person or body of persons in his or her or its personal capacity, made in or by any of the divisions or organisations named or specified in Schedule 1 of this Ordinance, i.e. the Office of the Governor, the Island Council and any division of the Government of Pitcairn Islands. The Act also provides with respect to making and investigating complaints.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.pn