PART 3Access to services etc
CHAPTER 2Other services etc
Bank accounts
40FF1Freezing orders: code of practice
1
The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice—
a
specifying the factors that the Secretary of State will consider when deciding whether to apply for a freezing order under section 40C(2),
b
outlining the arrangements for keeping a freezing order under review for the purpose of deciding whether to apply under section 40D(6) for its variation or discharge, and
c
specifying the factors that the Secretary of State will consider when deciding whether to make such an application.
2
The Secretary of State must from time to time review the code and may revise and re-issue it following a review.
3
The code (or revised code)—
a
may not be issued unless a draft has been laid before Parliament, and
b
comes into force in accordance with provision contained in regulations made by the Secretary of State.