Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

Evidence notices E+W

5 (1) In the course of an investigation, the Commissioner may give a person (A) an evidence notice. E+W

(2) In this Measure, “evidence notice” means a notice that requires A to do one or more of the following—

(a) to provide information in A's possession;

(b) to produce documents in A's possession;

(c) to give oral evidence.

(3) A notice under this paragraph may include provision about—

(a) the form of information, documents or evidence;

(b) the timing of anything to be done in accordance with the notice.

(4) A notice under this paragraph may not require A to do anything that A could not be compelled to do in proceedings before the High Court.

(5) A notice under this paragraph must inform A of—

(a) the consequences if A does not comply with the notice; and

(b) the right of appeal under paragraph 9.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 10 para. 5 in force at 7.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1413, art. 3(h)

6 (1) This paragraph applies if, in the course of an investigation, a person (B)— E+W

(a) provides information,

(b) produces documents, or

(c) gives oral evidence.

(2) The Commissioner may, if he or she thinks fit, pay to B—

(a) sums in respect of expenses properly incurred by B, and

(b) allowances by way of compensation for loss of B's time.

(3) Any payment to B is to be made—

(a) in accordance with such scales as may be determined by the Commissioner, and

(b) subject to such conditions as may be determined by the Commissioner.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 10 para. 6 in force at 7.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1413, art. 3(h)