Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 Explanatory Notes

Schedule 1A – Part 2 – Delegation of functions

115.Part 2 sets out arrangements for the delegation of the NCF functions.

Delegation by the National Confidential Forum

116.Paragraph 6 requires the Forum to delegate its functions to the NCF Head, other members of the Forum or staff, the extent of which is to be determined by the NCF Head.

117.Paragraph 6 also enables the delegation of functions by the Forum to the NCF Head, other members of the Forum or staff, the extent of which is to be determined by the Forum.

118.Paragraph 6 makes explicit that such delegation does not affect the Forum’s responsibility, or the accountability of the NCF Head, for the functions of the Forum.

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