Part 2

The regulator and its functions

Staffing etc

Guidance about the provision of assistance
16
1
The regulator may issue guidance to—
a
relevant authorities about their functions under section 13;
b
FSO authorised persons about their functions under section 14.
2
The regulator may revise or withdraw any issued guidance.
3
A relevant authority must have regard to any guidance under this section when exercising its functions under section 13.
4
An FSO authorised person must have regard to any guidance under this section when exercising their functions under section 14.
5
Guidance under this section may be issued, revised or withdrawn only with the consent of the Secretary of State.
6
In this section—
- “FSO authorised person” has the meaning given by section 14;
- “relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 13.
S. 16 in force at 6.4.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/362, reg. 3(1)(e)
S. 16 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 170(2)(a)