Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

Functions of CHSS

11Provision of assistance to National ConvenerS

CHS must—

(a)assist the National Convener in carrying out the functions conferred on the National Convener by virtue of this Act or any other enactment,

(b)facilitate the carrying out of those functions.

Commencement Information

I1S. 11 in force at 18.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/111, art. 2, Sch.

12Independence of National ConvenerS

(1)Nothing in this Act authorises CHS or any other person to direct or guide the National Convener in carrying out the functions conferred on the National Convener by virtue of this Act or any other enactment.

(2)This section is subject to section 10(1)(e).

Commencement Information

I2S. 12 in force at 18.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/111, art. 2, Sch.

13DirectionsS

(1)The Scottish Ministers may give CHS general or specific directions about the carrying out of its functions.

(2)CHS must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

(3)The Scottish Ministers may vary or revoke a direction under subsection (1) by giving a subsequent direction under that subsection.

Commencement Information

I3S. 13 in force at 18.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/111, art. 2, Sch.