Introductory Text
The Commissioner
1.Establishment
2.Appointment
3.Removal
Functions
4.Promoting and safeguarding rights
5.United Nations Convention and equal opportunities
6.Involving children and young people
7.Carrying out investigations
8.Initiation and conduct of investigation
9.Investigations: witnesses and documents
Reports
10.Annual report
11.Reports on investigations
12.Other reports to Parliament
13.Anonymity for children and young people
14.Publication
Defamation
15.Protection from actions of defamation
Interpretation, commencement and short title
16.Interpretation
17.Commencement and short title
SCHEDULE 1
The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland
1.Status
2.Independence
3.Validity of actings
4.Remuneration and terms of appointment
5.Pensions etc.
6.General powers
7.Staff
8.Delegation of authority
9.Financial provision
10.Accountable officer
11.Accounts and audit
12.Appointment of acting Commissioner
SCHEDULE 2
Investigations: supplementary provisions on witnesses and documents
1.Requirement to give evidence or produce documents
2.Privileges
3.Evidence on oath
4.Admissibility of statements in subsequent criminal proceedings
5.Offences
6.Offences by bodies corporate and partnerships
7.Producing copies or extracts
8.Allowances and expenses