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Ombudsmen Act 1975

Functions of Ombudsmen

21C: Consultation with Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security

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"Talking to the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security for help and advice"

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You can talk to the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security when you need to. This person helps keep an eye on intelligence and security in New Zealand, as stated in section 157 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. You might talk to them about things like making a decision under section 17C or looking into something that has happened.

You can also talk to the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security about things that are part of their job. This can include things that have happened during an investigation, or things that they need to know about. When you talk to them, you can share information that you think is necessary for the conversation.

You are allowed to share this information with the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. This is so you can have a useful conversation with them. It helps you do your job as an Ombudsman.

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21CConsultation with Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security

  1. Notwithstanding anything in section 21, an Ombudsman may from time to time undertake consultation with the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security holding office under section 157 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 in relation to any matter relating to the functions of the Ombudsman, including (without limitation) consultation—

  2. for the purposes of making a determination under section 17C:
    1. in relation to any matter arising out of or in the course of an investigation under this Act or any other enactment:
      1. in relation to any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, whether or not the matter arises out of a particular complaint made under this Act,—
          1. and for the purposes of any such consultation, an Ombudsman may disclose to the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security such information as the Ombudsman considers necessary for that purpose.

        Notes
        • Section 21C: inserted, on , by section 31 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 (1996 No 47).
        • Section 21C: amended, on , by section 335 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 (2017 No 10).