http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2001/8/section/1/madeRegulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001Day careKing's Printer for Scotland2020-03-09 PART 1 1 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.