[Ch0000s124]124. Powers of investigation � The Ombudsman shall have full powers to— (a) subpoena the attendance of any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be connected with any investigation being undertaken by that office; (b) require the immediate disclosure of information and the production of documents of any kind, from any public body; (c) question any person who the Ombudsman reasonably believes to be connected with an investigation that is being undertaken by that office; and (d) initiate contempt proceedings before the High Court against any person or authority in connexion with non-compliance with the powers conferred in this section. [Ch0000s125]125. � Priviledges and immunities of the Ombudsman A person holding the office of Ombudsman shall— (a) � be provided with the necessary resources to discharge the functions of that office; (b) be entitled to the fullest cooperation of any person or authority of whom he or she requests assistance in connexion with the duties of that office; (c) enjoy, with respect to his or her official functions, similar protection and privileges in so far as they are appropriate as are enjoyed by members of Parliament; and (d) be paid a salary to be charged to the Consolidated Fund and which shall not be reduced without the consent of the office holder. [Ch0000s126]126. Remedies 6 of 1995Where the investigations of the Ombudsman reveal sufficient evidence to satisfy him or her that an injustice has been done, the Ombudsman shall— (a) � direct that appropriate administrative action be taken to redress the grievance; (b) cause the appropriate authority to ensure that there are, in future, reasonably practicable remedies to redress a grievance; and (c) refer a case to the Director of Public Prosecutions with a recommendation for prosecution, and, in the event of a refusal by the Director of Public Prosecutions to proceed with the case, the Ombudsman shall have the power to require reasons for the refusal. [Ch0000s127]127. Reports of the Ombudsman

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