“…e not comparable with the functions of a court. (See Miller v Stapleton [1996] 2 All ER 449 per Carnwath J at 462 and Westminster City Council v Haywood (No 2) [2000] 2 All ER 634, per Lightman J at 645 in this regard, although they are not concerned directly with section 91(6) PA 1995.)…”
“…e that section 151(3) PSA 1993 makes it absolutely clear that the issues which have been determined are res judicata: Westminster City Council v Heywood (No 2) [2000] 2 All ER 634 per Lightman J at 645 – 6. The purpose underpinning the legislative scheme is that the Pensions Ombudman’s determination is final and binding (section 151(3)) …”