F1Part 1Charities
Chapter 4Supervision of charities etc.
Inquiries
I132F2Suspensions and directions under section 31: procedure
1
A suspension under subsection (4) and a direction under any of subsections (5) to (9) of section 31—
a
has effect for such period of not more than 6 months as is specified in the suspension or direction,
b
may be revoked at any time,
c
may be varied, but not so as to have effect for a period of more than 6 months from the date on which the suspension or direction first has effect.
2
Where such a suspension has been made or direction has been given,
3
A copy of the notice given under section 72 in respect of a—
a
suspension under subsection (4) of section 31, or
b
direction under subsection (5)(b) or (d) or (8) of that section,
must be given to the charity or body in question.
4
A copy of the notice given under section 72 in respect of a direction under subsection (7) or (9) of that section must be given to the person directed.
5
A person who, without reasonable excuse—
a
contravenes a suspension under subsection (4) of section 31, or
b
refuses or fails to comply with a direction under any of subsections (5) to (9) of that section,
is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months, or to both.
Pt. 1 Ch. 5A inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.11.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 125(1), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2012/218, art. 2