Section 78 Emergency powers.C3C1C2
If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that an emergency exists, and thinks it necessary in order to secure the effective continuance of any service under this Act F1or under the 2021 Act, he shall have power to direct that any function conferred by or under this ActF2, or by or under the 2021 Act, on any body or person shall, during the period of the emergency, be performed by such other body or person as he may specify in the direction.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 78 inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 1(9)(a) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
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Words in s. 78 inserted (1.4.2022) by Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021 (asp 3), s. 20(2), sch. para. 1(9)(b) (with s. 3); S.S.I. 2022/24, reg. 2
Modifications
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S. 78 modified (1.10.1998) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. Pt. I paras. 32, 52; S.I. 1998/1998, art. 2(2)(b) Sch. 2
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S. 78 modified (1.4.2012) by Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 5), ss. 21(1), 26(3) (with ss. 18(3), 20); S.S.I. 2012/35, art. 2(a)
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S. 78 extended by Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 36, SIF 85), ss. 17(2), 91(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(b)