(1) When dealing with a complaint, the Financial Services Ombudsman may, on that Ombudsman's own initiative or at the request of the complainant or the regulated financial service provider concerned, refer for the opinion of the High Court a question of law arising in relation to the investigation or adjudication of the complaint.
(2) The High Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine any question of law referred to it under this section.
(3) If a question of law has been referred to the High Court under this section, the Financial Services Ombudsman may not -
(a) make a finding to which the question is relevant while the reference is pending, or
(b) proceed in a manner, or make a decision, that is inconsistent with the opinion of the High Court on the question.