Section 48: Power to conduct formal investigations.

Race Relations Act 1976 · 1976 c.74

This provision is repealed

It is retained for historical reference and may not reflect the law currently in force.

Part VII: The Commission for Racial Equality

REPEALED on 2010-10-01 by Equality Act 2010.
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48(1)

Without prejudice to their general power to do anything requisite for the performance of their duties under section 43(1), the Commission may if they think fit, and shall if required by the Secretary of State, conduct a formal investigation for any purpose connected with the carrying out of those duties.

48(2)

The Commission may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, appoint, on a full-time or part-time basis, one or more individuals as additional Commissioners for the purposes of a formal investigation.

48(3)

The Commission may nominate one or more Commissioners, with or without one or more additional Commissioners, to conduct a formal investigation on their behalf, and may delegate any of their functions in relation to the investigation to the persons so nominated.

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