Enforcement etc

Consultation about directions
30
1
Where the regulator is not the Secretary of State—
a
the regulator must consult the Secretary of State before giving a direction under section 27 or 28(1);
b
the Secretary of State must consult the regulator before giving a direction under section 27, 28 or 29.
2
Before giving a direction under section 27, 28 or 29 to a particular person the regulator or the Secretary of State must consult that person.
3
Before giving a direction under section 28(3) to particular kinds of regulated persons the Secretary of State must consult all regulated persons of those kinds.
4
Before giving a direction under section 28(3) to regulated persons generally the Secretary of State must consult all regulated persons.
5
In an urgent case, this section requires consultation only to the extent (if any) that it is practical.
S. 30 in force at 29.7.2021 by S.I. 2021/817, reg. 2, Sch. para. 51 (with reg. 3)