Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to make provision for the appointment and functions of a Parliamentary Commissioner for the investigation of administrative action take on behalf of the Crown, and for purposes connected therewith. |
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Citation | 1967 c. 13 |
Introduced by | Richard Crossman |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 22 March 1967 |
Commencement | 1 April 1967 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as amended | |
Text of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It established the office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Parliamentary Ombudsman). The Ombudsman is responsible for investigating the administrative actions of central government departments and public authorities. The office is independent of the Government and the civil service.