Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
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Review by Police Ombudsman | ||
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224. (1) Where a complainant is notified— | ||
(a) under section 198 (10)(a) that a determination has been made that his or her complaint is inadmissible, or | ||
(b) under subsection (3)(a) of section 213 that a direction has been made under subsection (1) of that section that the investigation of his or her complaint is to be discontinued, | ||
he or she may, subject to subsection (2), within the period of 28 days beginning on the date the notification is received by the complainant, request the Police Ombudsman to review the determination or direction, as the case may be. | ||
(2) The Police Ombudsman may authorise an extension of the period of time referred to under subsection (1) where he or she considers that there is good reason for doing so. | ||
(3) A request for a review under subsection (1) shall be made in such form and contain such information as the Police Ombudsman may specify. | ||
(4) Where the Police Ombudsman receives a request for a review in accordance with this section, he or she shall carry out, or arrange for the carrying out of, a review. | ||
(5) Following a review under this section, the Police Ombudsman shall, as soon as practicable, notify in writing, or arrange for the notification of, the complainant of the outcome of the review. |