PART 6HIGH COURT POWERS: DECISIONS AND DEPUTIES
Ancillary powers of the court
120Power to call for reports
1
This section applies where, in proceedings brought in respect of a person (“P”) under this Part, the court is considering a question relating to P.
2
The court may require a report to be made to it by the Public Guardian or by a Court Visitor.
3
The court may require an HSC trust, F1the Department or RQIA to arrange for a report to be made—
a
by one of its officers or employees; or
b
by such other person (other than the Public Guardian or a Court Visitor) as that body considers appropriate.
4
The report must deal with such matters relating to P as the court may direct.
5
Rules of court may specify matters which, unless the court directs otherwise, must also be dealt with in the report.
6
The report may be made in writing or orally, as the court may direct.