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Introductory Text
PART I GENERAL
1.Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation
PART II ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
2.Additional functions
PART III ANNUAL WORK PROGRAMME
3.Annual work programme
PART IV ADVICE OR INFORMATION ON CLINICAL GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
4.Persons to whom advice or information to be given
5.Exercise of the function of providing advice or information on clinical governance arrangements
PART V LOCAL REVIEWS
6.Effectiveness and adequacy of arrangements
7.Local review reports
8.Special interest reports
9.Further action following a local review
PART VI NATIONAL SERVICE REVIEWS
10.National service review reports
PART VII INVESTIGATIONS
11.Investigations
12.Notice of investigation
13.Conducting an investigation of a body which is the subject of a local review
14.Investigation reports
15.Special interest reports
16.Further action following an investigation
PART VIII RIGHTS OF ENTRY AND OBTAINING INFORMATION
17.Rights of entry
18.Obtaining information and explanations
19.Information held by means of a computer or in any other electronic form
20.Restrictions on disclosure of information to the Commission
PART IX MISCELLANEOUS
21.Assisting the Audit Commission
22.Exercising functions in relation to health service inquiries
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Explanatory Note