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MAJOR CRIME (INVESTIGATIVE POWERS) ACT 2004 (NO 79 OF 2004) - SECT 123

New section 94 substituted and section 94A inserted

        For section 94 of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 substitute

        "94.     Disagreement between Ombudsman and Chief Commissioner on implementation of recommendations

    (1)     If the Ombudsman disagrees with the Chief Commissioner as to what steps (if any) should be taken, the Ombudsman may make recommendations in writing to the Chief Commissioner of Police as to what steps should be taken.

    (2)     If, under sub-section (1), the Ombudsman makes a recommendation to the Chief Commissioner of Police as to the taking of any steps, the Chief Commissioner of Police must give a written response to the Ombudsman stating whether or not the Chief Commissioner of Police proposes to take the steps.

        94A.     Referral of matters to DPP

        The Ombudsman may refer to the Director of Public Prosecutions any matter coming to the Ombudsman's attention under this Division that is relevant to the performance of functions or duties by the Director of Public Prosecutions.".



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