Military Ombud Act, 2012 (Act No. 4 of 2012)8. Independence and impartiality |
| (1) | The Ombud and staff members must serve independently and impartially and must perform their functions in good faith and without fear, favour, bias or prejudice, subject to the Constitution and the law. |
| (2) | The Minister, must afford the Ombud such assistance as may be reasonably required for the protection of the independence, impartiality and dignity of the Ombud. |
| (3) | No person may hinder or obstruct the Ombud or members of his or her staff in the performance of his or her or their functions. |
| (4) | Members and employees of the Department must cooperate with the Ombud and Deputy Ombud in the performance of their functions, which includes providing them reasonable access to facilities, information or documents. |
| (5) | The Office must preserve confidentiality in respect of any information acquired in terms of subsection (4). |