Paragraph 44 F1

(1)

The appropriate authority may by regulations make provision for, and in connection with, requiring one or more bodies prescribed by the regulations to monitor, and report on, the operation of this Schedule.

(2)

The regulations may include provision giving a prescribed body authority—

(a)

to visit any place where arrangements authorised under this Schedule are carried out;

(b)

to meet with cared-for persons;

(c)

to require the production of, and to inspect, records relating to the care or treatment of persons.

(3)

The “appropriate authority” means—

(a)

in relation to the operation of this Schedule in relation to England, the Secretary of State, and

(b)

in relation to the operation of this Schedule in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. AA1 inserted (16.5.2019 but only for the purpose of enabling the exercise of any power to make regulations and otherwise prosp.) by Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 1