Introduction Schedule 2 Section 27 - Reports: alternative procedure
118.The full reporting procedure under sections 23 to 26 does not apply if the Ombudsman decides to report under the alternative procedure set out in section 27.
119.The Ombudsman may apply the alternative procedure if, after an investigation, the Ombudsman concludes that:
120.A copy of a report under the alternative procedure must be sent to the persons mentioned in section 27(5)(b) and may also be sent to any other persons the Ombudsman thinks appropriate. A report of this kind is subject to similar restrictions to those that apply to a report under section 23 with respect to naming or identifying individuals (section 27(9) and (10)).