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ombudsman

[om-buhdz-muhn, -man, -boodz-, awm-, om-boodz-muhn, -man, awm-] / ˈɒm bədz mən, -ˌmæn, -bʊdz-, ˈɔm-, ɒmˈbʊdz mən, -ˌmæn, ɔm- /


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"As is standard procedure when a police firearm is drawn, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been informed - and their enquiries are ongoing," Jones added.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Anderson retired from her role as Police Ombudsman in December.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

While the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman can investigate financial complaints in England, there is no regulatory body or ombudsman that has a remit for financial complaints from self-funding residents in Scotland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

However, the Ombudsman for Children's Office has said blanket bans on phones in schools are not in the best interest of children.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Where the Ombudsman establishes an instance of maladministration, he shall refer the matter to the institution concerned, which shall have a period of three months in which to inform him of its views.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union




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