Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Northern Ireland Audit Office supports the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland (C&AG NI), appointed by the Crown on address from the Northern Ireland Assembly for a single...
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanThe Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman is appointed by the Crown on nomination of the Northern Ireland Assembly for a single non-renewable 7-year term; removal requires address from the...
Read scorecard → 03 OmbudsmanThe Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is established under Part VII (ss. 51-65) and Schedule 3 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998. The Ombudsman is appointed by the Crown on joint...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Commissioner for Standards for the Northern Ireland Assembly is appointed by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission for a single non-renewable 5-year term; removal requires an Assembly...
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