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Care Standards Act 2000

Section 74  Examination of cases

180.Subsection (1) enables the Assembly to make regulations giving the Commissioner power to examine the cases of particular relevant children to whom regulated services are provided. Under subsection (2) provision is made for regulations to detail the circumstances in which an examination may be made; the procedure for conducting an examination; and the publication of reports following examination. Subsection (3) enables the regulations to be made granting the Commissioner rights to obtain information, explanations and assistance in respect of such an examination. For the purposes of examination, subsection (4) provides that the Commissioner shall have the same powers as the High Court in respect of the attendance and examination of witnesses and the production of documents.

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