# Public Bodies Act 2011, Section 21: Restriction on transfer and delegation of functions


(1) An order under the preceding provisions of this Act may not transfer any function to—
(a) a charity, or
(b) a person not otherwise exercising public functions who is not a charity,
unless the charity or person has consented.
(2) An order under the preceding provisions of this Act may not transfer an excluded function to a person not otherwise exercising public functions.
(3) In subsection (2) “excluded function” means—
(a) a function of a tribunal exercising the judicial power of the State,
(b) a power to make subordinate legislation,
(c) a power of forcible entry, search or seizure,
(d) a power to compel the giving of evidence, or
(e) any other function the exercise or non-exercise of which would necessarily interfere with, or otherwise affect, the liberty of an individual.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/24/section/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-bodies-act-2011/section-21
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