Section 12 Initiation and conduct of investigationI1

Scotland Not yet in force

(1)

Before taking any steps in the conduct of an investigation, the Commissioner must—

(a)

draw up terms of reference for the investigation, and

(b)

take such steps as appear to the Commissioner to be appropriate with a view to bringing notice of the investigation and terms of reference to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.

(2)

An investigation is to be conducted in public except to the extent that the Commissioner considers that the taking of evidence in private is necessary or appropriate.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 116(2)