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Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026

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Part 1: Non-surgical Procedures
Sections 6 to 11: Enforcement powersSection 6: Meaning of “authorised person”

57.Section 6(1) of the Act defines an “authorised person” as being a person authorised by HIS to exercise functions conferred on an authorised person under Part 1 of the Act.

58.Section 6(2) of the Act requires an authorised person to provide proof of authorisation when requested to do so. This duty is similar to that in regulation 8 of the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Inspections) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/184).

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