Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill [AS INTRODUCED] CONTENTS Section Establishment 1 Disability Commissioner for Scotland Functions 2 Function 3 United Nations Convention and equal opportunities Communicating with and involving disabled people 4 Inclusive communication 5 Involving disabled people in the work of the Commissioner Investigations 6 Carrying out investigations 7 General and individual investigations 8 Initiation and conduct of investigation 9 Investigations: witnesses and documents 10 Reports on investigations 11 Requirement to respond Strategic plan, annual reports and other reports 12 Strategic plans 13 Annual Report 14 Other reports Protection from actions of defamation 15 Protection from actions of defamation Final provisions 16 Application of public authorities legislation 17 Interpretation 18 Commencement 19 Short title SP Bill 43 Session 6 (2024) ii Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill Schedule 1—The office of Disability Commissioner for 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 Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED: Explanatory Notes (SP Bill 43-EN...