Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 7 functions transferred (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch. 1(x) (with arts. 3(2), 6, 12)
(1)In preparing a code of practice the relevant Minister must consult such persons as the relevant Minister thinks appropriate.
(2)Before issuing a code of practice the relevant Minister must lay a draft of the code before Parliament.
(3)A code of practice comes into force in accordance with provision made by regulations made by the relevant Minister.
(4)After a code of practice has come into force the relevant Minister must publish it in such manner as the relevant Minister thinks appropriate.
(5)The relevant Minister may from time to time review a code of practice and may revise and re-issue it following a review.
(6)References in subsections (1) to (4) to a code of practice include a revised code.
Commencement Information
I1S. 81 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3