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(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision in connection with inquiries under this Act.
(2)The reference in subsection (1) to inquiries does not include inquiries mentioned in section [F143B].
(3)Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular make provision for or in connection with—
(a)the persons who may conduct an inquiry and their appointment to do so;
(b)the giving of notice of an inquiry;
(c)requiring persons to attend an inquiry—
(i)to give evidence; or
(ii)to produce documents;
(d)the taking of evidence on oath;
(e)the payment of expenses—
(i)of witnesses; and
(ii)of or concerning the production of documents;
(f)the making of awards of expenses in respect of—
(i)an inquiry; or
(ii)arrangements made for an inquiry which does not take place;
(g)what expenses may be included in such awards;
(h)how expenses are to be calculated; and
(i)recovery of expenses.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 81(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(24); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)