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Pt. I (ss. 1-32) extended (1.4.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/162, arts. 3, 6

Constitution of Commission

1 Constitution of Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care

1

There shall be a body corporate, to be known as the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”), which shall—

a

exercise the functions conferred on it by this Act or any other enactment; and

b

have the general duty of furthering improvement in the quality of care services provided in Scotland.

2

The Commission shall, in the exercise of its functions, act—

a

in accordance with any directions in writing given to it by the Scottish Ministers;

b

under the general guidance of the Scottish Ministers; and

c

in a manner which encourages equal opportunities and in particular the observance of the equal opportunity requirements.

3

Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Commission.