s 78 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.