Legislation

The Public Service Ombudsman is a role that combines two statutory offices: the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, and the Health Service Commissioner for England. This page has more information about our history and the legislative framework within which we work.
Published: 27 October 2016
Last updated: 23 September 2026

Legislation for the Parliamentary Commissioner

The Parliamentary Commissioner draws their powers almost wholly from the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967, as since amended.

List of changes that have been made to the 1967 Act, and other changes to the powers of the Ombudsman.

See a list of bodies within the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Commissioner.

Legislation for the Health Service Commissioner

The Health Service Commissioner for England draws their powers almost wholly from the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993.

List of changes made to the 1993 Act which are still relevant, and other legislation particularly affecting the powers of the Ombudsman.