Public Bodies Act 2011 Explanatory Notes

Section 20: Restriction on creation of functions

60.Section 20 stipulates that an order made under the preceding provisions of the Act may not create powers of forcible entry, search or seizure, a power to compel the giving of evidence, or a power to make subordinate legislation. This does not prevent the repeal and re-enactment of a power (see subsection (2)).

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