(1)A formal investigation into a health care safety issue begins when the Commissioner first makes the investigation’s terms of reference publicly available.
(2)As soon as practicable after making a formal investigation’s terms of reference publicly available, the Commissioner must take reasonable steps to bring them to the attention of any person who, in the Commissioner’s opinion, is likely to be—
(a)required under section 13 to supply information in relation to the investigation, or
(b)the addressee of a recommendation in the report produced at the conclusion of the investigation.
(3)Nothing in this section precludes the Commissioner from investigating an issue otherwise than by way of a formal investigation.
Commencement Information
I1S. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 24(2)
I2S. 8 in force at 1.5.2024 by S.S.I. 2024/110, reg. 2(1)