Schedule 1The office of Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
Part 1Status and independence
I1I41Legal personality
The Commissioner is, as such, to be regarded as a juristic person distinct from the individual holding the office.
I2I52Exclusion of Crown Status
1
The Commissioner—
a
is not a servant or agent of the Crown, and
b
does not enjoy any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
2
The Commissioner’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.
3
Individuals working as the Commissioner’s staff are not, on that account, to be regarded as civil servants.
I3I63Independence
1
The Commissioner is not, except as provided in the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (2), subject to the direction or control of—
a
any member of the Scottish Parliament,
b
the Scottish Ministers, or
c
the Parliamentary corporation.
2
The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—