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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What does the Ombudsman do?

AManages, monitors and controls all government spending and departmental budgets
BInvestigates public complaints about unfair treatment by government bodies
COversees, administers and monitors all UK general and local election processes
DOfficially appoints, vets and formally approves all senior judges in England

Explanation

The Ombudsman (from the Swedish word for "representative") investigates complaints from members of the public who feel they have been treated unfairly by government departments or other public bodies.

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