Health and Personal Social Services (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 Explanatory Notes

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Consultation

4. Options Considered

5. Commentary on Sections

   1. Section 1: Additional powers in respect of registered persons

   2. Section 2: Powers to obtain and disclose information etc

   3. Section 3: Social workers etc to be registered in Northern Ireland register

   4. Section 4: Recognition of attainment of standards by social workers

   5. Section 5: Appeals to the Care Tribunal

   6. Section 6: Minor and consequential amendments

   7. Section 7: Interpretation

   8. Section 8: Commencement

   9. Section 9: Short title

6. Hansard Reports