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Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Vetting

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 104586

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the answer of 8th January 2026 to Question 103096, who is responsible for requesting the national security vetting for the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Responsibility for recruitment (including requesting national security vetting) for the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland lies with The Executive Office.

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