Time for a "Leggatt-style" review of the Ombudsman system?

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2011-01

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0033-3565

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Yes

Abstract

The article argues that the “system” of ombudsmen that operates in the United Kingdom, together with the rapid evolution of internal complaints systems, has developed into a fundamental feature of the twenty-first century administrative justice system. Yet this system is in need of a fundatmental review akin to the Leggatt review of tribunals conducted in 2001. Further, the Law Commission’s current work in this area is a welcome development, but a wider review of the institution is required.

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Access to justice, Consultation documents, Law Commission, Ombudsmen, Remedies, administrative justice system

Citation

Buck T, Kirkham R. and Thompson, B. (2011) Time for a “Leggatt-style” review of the ombudsman system? Public Law Spr:1, pp. 20-29.

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Research Institute