Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill [AS INTRODUCED] CONTENTS Section Establishment 1 Commissioner for Older People in Scotland Functions 2 Function 3 United Nations Principles Involving older people 4 Involving older people in the work of the Commissioner Investigations 5 Carrying out investigations 6 General and individual investigations 7 Initiation and conduct of investigation 8 Investigations: witnesses and documents 9 Reports on investigations 10 Requirement to respond Strategic plan, annual reports and other reports 11 Strategic plans 12 Annual report 13 Other reports Protection from actions of defamation 14 Protection from actions of defamation Final provisions 15 Application of public authorities legislation 16 Interpretation 17 Commencement 18 Short title SP Bill 64 Session 6 (2025) ii Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill Schedule 1—The office of the Commissioner for Older People in Scotland Part 1—Status and independence Part 2—Appointment, termination and terms and conditions Part 3—General powers Part 4—Staff and offices Part 5—Accounts and accountability Schedule 2—Investigations: supplementary provisions on witnesses and documents Schedule 3—Public authorities legislation 1 Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED: Explanatory Notes (SP Bill 64-EN...