Ministry of Justice

Member of public complaint – complaint upheld – unsatisfactory conduct – failure to investigate a complaint thoroughly – misleading the Authority - company directed to undergo training – ss73&78 of the Act

Complaint against employment investigator based on alleged failures during an employment investigation – adequacy of information accepted by PSPLA in issuing licence not an appropriate ground for complaint – need more than failure to follow best practice to establish unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct – conduct needs to be considered in context of investigation being carried out – not appropriate for PSPLA to review findings of the investigation – complaint dismissed.

Complaint against employment investigator based on alleged failures during an employment investigation – adequacy of information accepted by PSPLA in issuing licence not an appropriate ground for complaint – need more than failure to follow best practice to establish unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct – conduct needs to be considered in context of investigation being carried out – not appropriate for PSPLA to review findings of the investigation – complaint dismissed.

Complaint alleging unprofessional, unbecoming and offensive behaviour. Complaint dismissed