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The impartiality of the Welsh Ombudsman Office called into question

The impartiality of the Welsh Ombudsman Office called into question

Responding to the news that the head of investigations at the Welsh Ombudsman’s office has been suspended following a series of social media postings, Sam Rowlands MS, Shadow Local Government Minister, said:

“The hateful comments from someone with such seniority in the Ombudsman office were shocking and it was deeply concerning that such a prejudicial attitude was on display, especially when the expectation of the office is to conduct itself with dignity, respect and fairness.

“Whilst it is welcome that the person in question has been suspended, it raises the question of her past discretions and the oversight of the organisation.

“The Ombudsman must now trawl through past cases to ensure that they have been dealt with fairly. I am aware of concerns that some non-Labour councillors appear to have been treated harshly while Labour councillors have had complaints against them dismissed without an investigation.”

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