SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 13

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Sch. 13 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 46, ss. 20, 22(4), Sch. 3

Part I Procedural and other Provisions

Procedure in respect of investigations

1

Where the Commissioner proposes to conduct an investigation pursuant to a complaint under Part V of this Act, he shall afford to the relevant body concerned, and to any other person who is alleged in the complaint to have taken or authorised the action complained of, an opportunity to comment on any allegations contained in the complaint.

2

Every such investigation shall be conducted in private, but except for that the procedure for conducting an investigation shall be such as the Commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case.

3

Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 2 above, the Commissioner may obtain information from such persons and in such manner, and make such inquiries, as he thinks fit, and may determine whether any person may be represented, by counsel or solicitor or otherwise, in the investigation.

4

The Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, pay to the person by whom the complaint was made and to any other person who attends or furnishes information for the purposes of an investigation under Part V of this Act—

a

sums in respect of expenses properly incurred by them,

b

allowances by way of compensation for the loss of their time,

in accordance with such scales and subject to such conditions as may be determined by F2the Treasury.

5

The conduct of an investigation under Part V of this Act shall not affect any action taken by the relevant body concerned, or any power or duty of that body to take further action with respect to any matters subject to the investigation.

6

Where the person aggrieved has been removed from the United Kingdom under any Order in force under the M1Immigration Act 1971 he shall, if the Commissioner so directs, be permitted to re-enter and remain in the United Kingdom, subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State may direct, for the purposes of the investigation.