Convention rights The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) came into force in October 2000 and gives effect to the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights...
The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) imposes a duty on all public authorities in the UK to act in a manner that is compatible with rights under the European Convention on...
Who can complain to the Ombudsman A complaint may only be made by a member of the public. It is possible for complaints to be made on someone's behalf (including by a...
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigates complaints of maladministration and/or service failure. Maladministration Maladministration is not defined by...
Investigations The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has the same powers as the High Court with respect to the attendance and examination of witnesses and the...
The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) requires public authorities not to act in ways which are incompatible with the rights guaranteed by the European Convention on Human...
The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) requires public authorities not to act in ways which are incompatible with the rights guaranteed by the European Convention on Human...