291Functions of Authority

291 Functions of Authority (1) The Authority has the following functions— (a) to monitor compliance with and administer the conditions of supervision orders and interim supervision orders; (b) to give directions and instructions to an offender in accordance with any authorisation given to the Authority under a supervision order or an interim supervision order; (c) to make decisions to ensure the carrying into effect of the conditions of supervision orders and interim supervision orders; (d) to make recommendations to the Secretary in relation to applying to a court to review the conditions of supervision orders and interim supervision orders; (e) to review and monitor the progress of offenders on detention orders and interim detention orders; (f) to review and monitor the progress of offenders on emergency detention orders; (g) to review coordinated services plans for eligible offenders who are the subject of an application for a supervision order or a detention order; (h) to review coordinated services plans for offenders who are subject to a supervision order or an interim supervision order; (i) to review and monitor the progress of offenders on supervision orders and interim supervision orders; (j) to approve or disapprove change of name applications under section 260; (k) to report on the performance of functions and powers under this Act in its annual report under section 316; (l) any other function conferred on the Authority by or under this Act or any other Act. In relation to paragraph (b), a supervision order may authorise the Authority to give directions relating to electronic monitoring. (2) The Authority— (a) may inform itself in any manner it thinks fit; and (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence. (3) The Authority is not bound by the rules of natural justice.