Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman: Standards
Lords · Question HL20 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 28 May 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Deech
To ask His Majesty's Government what mechanisms exist to ensure (1) accountability, and (2) effectiveness, of redress for complainants when the investigation carried out by the Judicial Conduct and Ombudsman is significantly delayed or is otherwise regard
Answer
Answered by Baroness Levitt, 28 May 2026
The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman (JACO) is a statutory office holder, supported by the JACO office. It operates independently of the Government in the exercise of its functions. The handling and determination of individual investigations is...