16 Ombudsman (Komesina o Sulufaiga) Act 2013 (f) to consult, engage and cooperate with relevant civil society organisations, including business and labour organisations, ethnic and minority organisations, and academic institutions, as the Ombudsman considers appropriate; (g) to consult, engage and cooperate with other national, regional and international human rights bodies as the Ombudsman considers appropriate; (h) to advise on any matter referred to the Ombudsman by the Government, having regards to the available resources and priorities of the Ombudsman; (i) to produce and publicise reports on any of the functions in this section; (j) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the functions in this section or carry out any other human rights function under this Act. Division 2 – Inquiries 34. Initiating inquiries – If the Ombudsman becomes aware of widespread, systemic or entrenched situations or practices that violate human rights, the Ombudsman may initiate an inquiry. 35. No inquiry on matters before the courts – The Ombudsman may not inquire into a matter that is the subject of any proceedings pending in any court, unless the court proceedings have been unreasonably delayed and are invited to do so under section 33(d). 36. Inquiry reports – (1) If an inquiry finds evidence of human rights violations, the report may include any or all of the following: (a) a determination that a violation of human rights has occurred and should not be repeated or continued; (b) a recommendation that a person should perform reasonable acts to redress the violation of human rights; and (c) a recommendation that victims of violations are entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered;

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