SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements

PART 2Functions of the IMA etc.

32Guidance

1

The IMA must publish guidance on how it will exercise its functions under paragraphs 22 to 30.

2

The guidance must explain how the IMA will give effect to the importance of addressing general or systemic failings in the implementation and application of Part 2.

3

In preparing the guidance, the IMA must have regard to—

a

the way in which the European Commission exercises its functions of monitoring and enforcement in relation to citizens’ rights under EU law, and

b

any guidance or other publications issued by the European Commission about how it exercises such functions.

4

The IMA must first publish guidance within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the membership of the IMA is first constituted in accordance with paragraph 2(1).