The Ombudsman’s powers come from various Acts of Parliament.
- Ombudsman Act 1972 (external site)
- Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016 (external site)
- Freedom of Information Act 1991 (external site)
- Royal Commissions Act 1917 (external site)
- Local Government Act 1999 (external site)
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (external site)
- Return to Work Act 2014 (external site)
- Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (external site)
- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995 (external site)
- Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004 (external site)
