Paragraph 3
United Kingdom
A scheme must, as regards the duties and powers attached to the investigation of complaints under the scheme—
impose on the adjudicator a duty, subject to the provision made in pursuance of sub-paragraph (c) below, to investigate and determine any complaint duly made;
impose on the adjudicator a duty to afford the complainant and the society or F1connected undertaking an opportunity to make representations (whether orally or in writing) in relation to the action complained of;
confer power on the adjudicator to advise, mediate or act as conciliator before proceeding further with an investigation;
confer power on the adjudicator to extend the scope of his investigation to other matters related to the action complained of; and
confer on an adjudicator such powers to require information and documents relevant to the matter to be furnished to him as are necessary for the purposes of the investigation.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in Sch. 12 Pt. III paras. 3-5, 6(1), 7 substituted (1.12.1997) by 1997 c. 32, s. 43, Sch. 7 para. 62(4); S.I. 1997/2668, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I(j)(l)(xvi)
Notes on Schedule 12
Textual amendments
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Sch. 12 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2(b), 13(2), Sch. 4 (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538 art. 2