PART 7

Language requirements for public sector workers

Procedure for codes of practice
81
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.
Pt. 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)
S. 81 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3