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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2006.


Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 19 December 2005 (WA 207), whether decisions of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (a) to recommend formal misconduct proceedings; and (b) to direct a formal misconduct hearing, are subject to judicial review.
Answer

The Police Ombudsman’s decisions to (a) recommend formal misconduct proceedings; and (b) to direct a formal misconduct hearing, can be the subject of judicial review proceedings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3270; 677 c181WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Constable Trevor Purcell
Monday, 19 December 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Judicial review Misconduct Police Powers Police Service of Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk