183.Subsection (1) restricts the Commissioner’s ability to enquire into or report on any matter that is or has been the subject of legal proceedings before a court or tribunal. Subsection (2) precludes the Commissioner from exercising any functions which under statute is exercisable by another individual or body, eg CAFCASS (the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service), if regulations so provide.
Commentary on Sections Part V – the Children’s Commissioner for Wales Section 77 Restrictions