Legislative background to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
The primary legislation applying to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is the Garda Síochána Act 2005.
PART 3 (Sections 63 - 81) covers the establishment and functions of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
Section 67 - describes the objectives, fundations and powers of the Commission
PART 4 (Sections 82 - 112) covers complaints, Investigations and other procedures
Section 84 - sets out the time limits for making complaints
Section 86 - explains what happens if a complaint is made directly to the Commission
Section 87 - on the determination of whether a complainat is admissable
Section 90 - sets out how complaints are resolved by mediation or other informal means
Section 91 - explains the investivation of complaints concerning the death or, or serious harm to a person
Section 93 - on the power to discontinue investigation
Section 106 - on the examination of certain practices, policies and procedures of the Gardai
Section 110 - on the offence of providing false or misleading inforamtion
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