Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016

25Investigation of complaintS

This adran has no associated Nodiadau Esboniadol

(1)This section applies to the investigation of a complaint assessed as admissible under section 22(2)(a).

(2)The investigation must be conducted with a view to making findings of fact in relation to compliance with a requirement mentioned in section 22(1)(a) to (d) by the person who is the subject of the complaint.

(3)The Commissioner may make a finding of fact if satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the fact is established.

(4)If the Commissioner has not completed the investigation before the end of the period of 6 months beginning on the date the complaint is found to be admissible, the Commissioner must, as soon as possible thereafter, make a report to the Parliament on the progress of the investigation.

Commencement Information

I1S. 25 in force at 12.3.2018 by S.S.I. 2018/73, reg. 2