50Offences related to inspections [F1and investigations] E+W
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(1)It is an offence for a person to—
(a)intentionally obstruct an inspector exercising any function conferred on an inspector by Chapter 3, or
(b)fail to comply with any requirement imposed on the person by an inspector exercising such a function.
(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1)(b) to show that the person had a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with the requirement.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 50 heading inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(8); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 50 in force at 2.4.2018 by S.I. 2017/1326, art. 2(3)(e)