426.This section makes available to the Chief Inspector the powers in sections 14A and 20B of the Care Standards Act 2000 to suspend a person’s registration in respect of an establishment or agency in England. At present these powers are only available to Welsh Ministers in respect of establishments or agencies in Wales. If a registered person continued to operate a setting whilst suspended, they would commit a criminal offence. This section clarifies the Chief Inspector’s enforcement powers so action can be taken if, for example, it has serious concerns about the safety and care provided by a regulated setting, such as a children’s home, that require an urgent response.
Commentary on Sections PART 5 – WELFARE OF CHILDREN Section 102: Application of suspension etc powers to establishments and agencies in England