19EInspector’s powers to require provision of documents or information

1

An inspector may by notice require a person to provide specified documents or information.

2

A requirement may specify—

a

the form and manner in which a document or information is to be provided (which may include the provision of a legible copy of information stored electronically);

b

when and where it is to be provided.

3

The inspector may copy or record documents or information provided.

4

Failure to comply with a requirement without reasonable excuse is an offence.

5

Intentionally altering, suppressing or destroying a document or information to which a requirement relates is an offence.

6

If a person fails to comply with a requirement the High Court may, on an application by the inspector, make an order for the purpose of remedying the failure.

7

In this paragraph “inspector” means—

a

the Welsh Ministers, or

b

a person authorised in writing by the Welsh Ministers to exercise the powers under this paragraph for the purpose of an inspection under paragraph 19C.