Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

117 Concluding investigations

(1) This section applies if the Commissioner—

(a) decides to investigate the alleged interference, and

(b) does not discontinue the investigation.

(2) The Commissioner must determine whether or not D has interfered with P’s freedom to undertake the Welsh communication.

(3) If the Commissioner determines that D has interfered with P’s freedom to undertake the Welsh communication, the Commissioner must also give his or her views on the interference (including, but not limited to, his or her views on whether the interference was justified).

(4) Before the Commissioner makes a determination under subsection (2) or gives his or her views under subsection (3), he or she must—

(a) inform D of the determination which the Commissioner is proposing to make and of the views which the Commissioner is proposing to give, and

(b) so far as it is practicable, give D the opportunity to respond to the proposed determination and views.

(5) The Commissioner must notify P and D—

(a) of the determination of P’s application, and

(b) if the determination is that D has interfered with P’s freedom to undertake the Welsh communication, of his or her views on the interference.

(6) The Commissioner must comply with subsection (5) as soon as practicable after making the determination.

(7) The Commissioner may give P, D, or any other person advice about—

(a) the alleged interference, or

(b) any matter that relates to the alleged interference.