Letter from Chair EIC to the Prime Minister announcing the launch of the Ombudsman Review
In a letter to the Prime Minister, published today, the independent Ethics and Integrity Commission has announced its inaugural review.
The EIC’s first review will examine the public sector ombudsman system. The Commission welcome contributions from anyone with an interest in how public sector ombudsman schemes can better identify systemic issues and bring about improvements to our public services. The Terms of Reference and a Call for Evidence for this review, along with further information, can be found here.
EIC Chair, Doug Chalmers, said:
“We want to look at whether the powers the public sector ombudsman have, and the way they currently operate, enables them to pick up themes and highlight developing problems in our institutions. This review, along with our work on codes of conduct and their oversight mechanisms within public authorities, is intended to raise standards to drive better outcomes for citizens.”
The Call for Evidence closes on 30 April 2026.