Removal of restrictions on investigation into maladministration.

1 The provisions mentioned in subsection (2) (which preclude an investigation when the person aggrieved has or had a remedy by way of proceedings in a court of law) shall not apply to an investigation of a complaint alleging maladministration involving— a discrimination, or aiding or inciting any person to discriminate, on the ground of religious belief or political opinion; or b a requirement in contravention of section 77 to take an oath or make a declaration (within the meaning of that section). 2 The provisions are— a section 5(2)(b) of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967; b section 21(1)(b) of the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.