Explanatory Notes

Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

2003 asp 13

25 April 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Sections 4 to 20: the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Investigations: further provisions

27. Section 12 allows the Commission to hold a formal inquiry when it carries out an investigation under section 11(1). The Commission can require the attendance of persons, and has the ability to examine witnesses under oath.