Introductory Text
Scottish Commission for Human Rights
1.Scottish Commission for Human Rights
General functions
2.General duty to promote human rights
3.Information, guidance, education etc.
4.Monitoring of law, policies and practices
5.Power to co-operate etc. with others
6.No power to assist in claims or legal proceedings
Strategic plans
7.Strategic plans
Inquiries
8.Power to conduct inquiries
9.Restrictions as to scope of inquiry
10.Evidence
11.Places of detention: powers of entry, inspection and interview
12.Report of inquiry
13.Confidentiality of information
Intervention in civil proceedings
14.Power to intervene
Reports
15.Annual report
16.Publication of reports
General
17.Protection from actions for defamation
18.Giving of notice
19.Meaning of “Scottish public authority”
20.Interpretation
21.Preparation for the Commission
22.Short title, Crown application and commencement
SCHEDULE 1
1.Membership
2.Status
3.Independence
4.Disqualification
5.Terms of office and remuneration
6.Pensions etc.
7.Proceedings etc.
8.General powers
9.Delegation
10.Location of office
11.Staff
12.Sharing of premises, staff, services and other resources
13.Accountable officer
14.Finance
15.Accounts and audit
16.Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
17.Freedom of information
SCHEDULE 2
Inquiries: supplementary provision as to evidence
1.Requirements to give evidence etc.
2.Cancellation of requirements notified under paragraph 1
3.Administration of oaths
4.Obstruction and contempt
5.Allowances and expenses
SCHEDULE 3
Places of detention: powers of entry, inspection and interview
1.Evidence of authority
2.A person required to produce written evidence of entitlement under...
3.Obstruction and contempt