[F147AACode of practice relating to sections 43, 43A [F2, 43C] and 47AU.K.
(1)The Secretary of State must prepare a code of practice containing guidance about—
(a)the exercise of the powers conferred by sections 43 [F3, 43A and 43C],
(b)the exercise of the powers to give an authorisation under section 47A(2) or (3),
(c)the exercise of the powers conferred by such an authorisation and section 47A(6), and
(d)such other matters in connection with the exercise of any of the powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(2)Such a code may make different provision for different purposes.
(3)In the course of preparing such a code, the Secretary of State must consult the Lord Advocate and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 47AA-47AE and cross-heading inserted (9.5.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 62, 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 2
F2Word in s. 47AA heading inserted (1.7.2022) by The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/746), regs. 1(1), 2(2)
F3Words in s. 47AA(1)(a) substituted (1.7.2022) by The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/746), regs. 1(1), 2(3)