Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about falsifying court documents as the matter complained of formed part of court proceedings.

The complaint

1. Mr X said a court officer told him a Council officer falsified court documents.

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The Ombudsman’s role and powers

2. We cannot investigate a complaint about the start of court action or what happened in court. (Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 5/5A, paragraph 1/3, as amended)

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How I considered this complaint

3. I considered information provided by the complainant and the Ombudsman’s Assessment Code.

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Final decision

4. We cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint because the court documents formed part of court proceedings.

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Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman