F1Part 2BInvestigation of concerns raised by whistle-blowers
29GSpecial provision for “DSI matters”
(1)
Before deciding whether to carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), the F2Director General must consider whether the concern is about a death or serious injury matter (“a DSI matter”) for the purposes of Part 2 (see section 12(2A)).
(2)
If the F2Director General determines that the concern is about a DSI matter for the purposes of Part 2—
(a)
F3the Director General may not carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), and
(b)
F3the Director General must notify the appropriate authority in relation to the DSI matter.
(3)
Where the appropriate authority in relation to the DSI matter is notified under subsection (2), it must record the matter under paragraph 14A of Schedule 3 to this Act as a DSI matter.
(4)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying Schedule 3 in relation to a DSI matter that, in accordance with subsection (3), is recorded under paragraph 14A of that Schedule but only for the purpose of making provision for the protection of the anonymity of whistle-blowers.
(5)
In this section, references to the appropriate authority in relation to a DSI matter have the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 29).