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Northern Ireland Ombudsman (Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints)

The Northern Ireland Ombudsman deals with complaints from people who believe they have suffered injustice as a result of poor administration or the wrong applications of rules by government departments and public bodies. In April 2016 the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman was established and incorporates the additional roles of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman and the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Standards.

Agencies and Other Associated Bodies

Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman investigates complaints of alleged maladministration from applicants for judicial appointment.

Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner for Standards

The Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner examines complaints from people who believe a Councillor may have failed to comply with the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors.

Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman investigates complaints about possible maladministration in the delivery of public services. The Ombudsman's role is to ensure that the people of Northern Ireland are served by a fair and efficient public administration that is committed to accountability, openness, and quality service.

Publications in this Department

Other Publications (Northern Ireland Ombudsman- Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints)

Consultation papers, briefing documents, inquiries, reports and reviews (non-serial).

Regular Publications (Northern Ireland Ombudsman- Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints)