Delegation of functions
7(1)The Chief Inspector may delegate any of his functions (to such extent as he may determine) to—
(a)any member of his staff,
(b)any person providing assistance by virtue of paragraph 3(2), or
(c)the holder of any office within sub-paragraph (2).
(2)Those offices are—
(a)Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary,
(b)Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons, and
(c)Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service.
(3)The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (2) by—
(a)adding an office,
(b)omitting an office, or
(c)altering the description of an office.
(4)If the carrying out of an inspection or review is delegated under this paragraph it is nevertheless to be regarded for the purposes of sections 46 to 49 as carried out by the Chief Inspector.