Creation of Public Sector Ombudsman (FOI)Creation of Public Sector Ombudsman (FOI)
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02 August 2023.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
Please advise when the Government of Jersey will lodge legislation to create the Public Sector Ombudsman.
Response
It is currently estimated that legislation that would establish a Jersey Public Services Ombudsperson will be prepared in time to be lodged in the States Assembly in Quarter 4 of 2023. Details were set out in a letter from the Chief Minister to the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel of 31 May 2023, which was published on www.gov.je and can be accessed via the link below.
Letter - Chief Minister to Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel - Quarterly Hearing Residual Questions - 31 May 2023.pdf (gov.je)