(1)In carrying out its functions the Authority shall comply with any general or specific directions given to it in writing by the Secretary of State.
(2)Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Secretary of State
[F1(a)] shall consult the Authority, [F2and
(b)where any of those directions relates wholly or mainly to the exercise of the Authority's activities in or as regards Scotland, shall obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers.]
(3)The Authority shall provide
[F3(a)] the Secretary of State with such information about its activities as he may request, [F4and
(b)the Scottish Ministers with such information about its activities in or as regards Scotland as they may request.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 2(2) renumbered as s. 2(2)(a) (30.6.2006 for S., 6.7.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(6)(b), Sch. 15 para. 2(a); S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(a)(i)(b)(i)
F2S. 2(2)(b) and word added (30.6.2006 for S., 6.7.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(6)(b), Sch. 15 para. 2(a); S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(a)(i)(b)(i)
F3Words in s. 2(3) renumbered as s. 2(3)(a) (30.6.2006 for S., 6.7.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(6)(b), Sch. 15 para. 2(b); S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(a)(i)(b)(i)
F4S. 2(3)(b) and word added (30.6.2006 for S., 6.7.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(6)(b), Sch. 15 para. 2(b); S.S.I. 2006/381, art. 2(a)(i)(b)(i)
Commencement Information
I1S. 2 in force at 6.7.2006 for S. by S.S.I. 2006/382, art. 3(a)
I2S. 2 in force at 1.5.2009 for N.I. by S.I. 2009/1058, art. 3