58Regulator may suspend or discontinue investigation

58 Regulator may suspend or discontinue investigation

(1) The Regulator may suspend or discontinue an investigation under section 57 at any time if the Regulator considers that—

(a) it is appropriate to do so having regard to the desirability of avoiding unnecessary duplication in the investigation of, and proceedings relating to, the conduct of a WCES worker or carer; and

(b) the suspension or discontinuation would not prejudice the operation of the worker and carer exclusion scheme.

(2) The Regulator must, as soon as possible after suspending or discontinuing an investigation under subsection (1), give notice in writing of the suspension or discontinuation—

(a) to the WCES worker or carer; and

(b) to any WCES service provider that is engaging or employing the WCES worker or carer to provide a WCES service.