Witness Protection Act 2000

If the Commissioner of Police decides under section 19(2) to terminate protection and assistance to a person, he or she must – take reasonable steps to notify the person of the decision; and notify the relevant approved authority (if any) of the decision.

Within 28 days after receiving notification under subsection (1)(a), the person may apply in writing to the Commissioner for a review of the decision.

If an application is made under subsection (2), the Commissioner – must review the decision and give the person a reasonable opportunity to state his or her case; and after the review, must confirm or reverse the decision; and must inform the person in writing of the result of the review.

If the Commissioner confirms the decision, he or she must inform the person – of the reasons for the confirmation; and of the person's right to appeal under subsection (5).

Within 3 days after being informed of the confirmation of a decision to terminate protection and assistance, a person may appeal to the Ombudsman.

The Ombudsman – must determine an appeal under subsection (5) within 14 days after receiving it; and in doing so, may make any decision that could have been made by the Commissioner.