145 The Pensions Ombudsman
Pension Schemes Act 1993 (1993 c 48) | Legislation

Part X Investigations: The Pensions Ombudsman

145  The Pensions Ombudsman

(1)     For the purpose of conducting investigations in accordance with this Part or any corresponding legislation having effect in Northern Ireland there shall be a commissioner to be known as the Pensions Ombudsman.

[(1A)     Provisions conferring power on the Pensions Ombudsman to conduct investigations as mentioned in subsection (1) are to be read as conferring power that—

(a)     in a case of a prescribed description, or

(b)     in a case involving a scheme that is prescribed or is of a prescribed description,

may be exercised whatever the extent of any connections with places outside the United Kingdom.

(1B)     In subsection (1A) “scheme” means occupational pension scheme or personal pension scheme.

(1C)     Subsection (1A) shall not be taken to prejudice

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