Legislation

Here you can find out more about our history and the legislative framework within which we work.

Legislation for the Parliamentary Ombudsman

The Parliamentary Ombudsman (or Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration) draws his powers almost wholly from the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967, as since amended.

List of changes which have been made to the 1967 Act, and other changes to the powers of the Ombudsman.

See a list of bodies within the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Ombudsman.

Legislation for the Health Service Ombudsman

The Health Service Commissioner (or Health Service Ombudsman) for England draws his powers almost wholly from the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993.

List of changes made to the 1993 Act which are still relevant, and other legislation particularly affecting the powers of the Ombudsman.