8Initiation and conduct of investigationS
(1)Before taking any steps in the conduct of an investigation, the Commissioner must—
(a)draw up terms of reference for the investigation; and
[F1(b)take such steps as appear to the Commissioner to be appropriate with a view to bringing notice of the investigation and terms of reference to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.]
(2)[F2A general] investigation is to be conducted in public except to the extent that the Commissioner considers that the taking of evidence in private is necessary or appropriate.
[F3(3)An individual investigation is to be conducted in private.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 8(1)(b) substituted (7.8.2017) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 5(3)(a), 102(3); S.S.I. 2016/254, art. 3(4) (with art. 4)
F2Words in s. 8(2) substituted (7.8.2017) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 5(3)(b), 102(3); S.S.I. 2016/254, art. 3(4) (with art. 4)
F3S. 8(3) added (7.8.2017) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 5(3)(c), 102(3); S.S.I. 2016/254, art. 3(4) (with art. 4)