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Ombudsman in fresh call for further powers

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has said ‘injustices’ are going ‘unremedied’ due to limitations on his powers.

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By Martin Ford | 15 December 2022

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has said ‘injustices' are going ‘unremedied' due to limitations on his powers.

Michael King's annual report covering 2021-22 revealed his office decided 17,534 cases, with 4,253 cases involving a detailed investigation, and 66% were upheld.

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