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Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

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Evidence notices

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

(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.

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