Ombudsman not to prejudice legal proceedings or investigations
13AB Ombudsman not to prejudice legal proceedings or investigations
S. 13AB(1) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(2)(o).
The Ombudsman must not perform the functions or duties or exercise the powers of the Ombudsman in a manner that would prejudice any—
criminal proceedings or criminal investigations; or
S. 13AB(1)(b) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 24.2).
investigations by the IBAC or Integrity Oversight Victoria.
For the purposes of ensuring compliance with subsection (1), the Ombudsman may consult any of the following—
the Director of Public Prosecutions;
the Chief Commissioner of Police;
the IBAC;
S. 13AB(2)(d) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 24.2).
Integrity Oversight Victoria.
S. 13AC inserted by No. 1/2014 s. 70.
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