(1)The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance to the chief constable about the exercise of the chief constable’s functions under this Part.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may from time to time issue revised guidance, and references in this section to guidance include revised guidance.
(3)The guidance may in particular include provision about the conduct of reviews under section 23.
(4)Before issuing guidance under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult the chief constable.
(5)The chief constable must have regard to guidance issued under this section in exercising functions under this Part.