Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

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5(1)Section 10 (reports by Commissioner) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (2), after “investigation under” insert “ section 5(1) of ”.

(3)After subsection (2) insert—

(2A)In any case where the Commissioner conducts an investigation pursuant to a complaint under section 5(1A) of this Act, he shall also send a report of the results of the investigation to the person to whom the complaint relates.

(4)In subsection (3) after “investigation under” insert “ section 5(1) of ”.

(5)After subsection (3) insert—

(3A)If, after conducting an investigation pursuant to a complaint under section 5(1A) of this Act, it appears to the Commissioner that—

(a)the person to whom the complaint relates has failed to perform a relevant duty owed by him to the person aggrieved, and

(b)the failure has not been, or will not be, remedied,

the Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, lay before each House of Parliament a special report upon the case.

(3B)For the purposes of subsection (3A) of this section “relevant duty” has the meaning given by section 5(1B) of this Act.

(6)In subsection (5)(d) after “subsection (2)” insert “ or (2A) ”.