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SCHEDULE 2SDirections

Power to directS

2(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct the approved regulator to take—S

(a)in a case falling within paragraph 1(a), such action as they consider will counter the adverse impact, mitigate its effect or prevent its recurrence,

(b)in a case falling within paragraph 1(b) or (c), such action as they consider will remedy the failure, mitigate its effect or prevent its recurrence,

(c)in a case falling within paragraph 1(d), such action as they consider necessary or expedient in relation to such transitional matters as may arise from the amendment.

(2)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) may require the approved regulator to modify any part of its regulatory scheme.

(3)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must not be framed by reference to—

(a)a specific disciplinary case, or

(b)other specific regulatory proceedings.

(4)A direction under sub-paragraph (1) may require the approved regulator to refrain from doing something.

(5)The approved regulator must (so far as practicable) comply with a direction given to it in accordance with this schedule.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2011 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.

I2Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 2.7.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2012/152, art. 2, Sch.