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

Date
2011-01
Authors
Buck, Trevor, 1951-
Kirkham, Richard
Thompson, Brian
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
0033-3565
DOI
Volume Title
Publisher
Peer reviewed
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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Keywords
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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