24.—(1) The Regulator may issue, by written instrument, a code of practice for the professional conduct of authorised persons or a specified class or group of authorised persons.
(2) A code of practice—
(a)may make provision that applies generally, or only in specified cases or circumstances;
(b)may make different provision for different cases or circumstances; and
(c)may include transitional, incidental or consequential provisions.
(3) Before issuing such a code, the Regulator must consult such persons as appear to him to represent the views of persons engaged in the provision of regulated claims management services, and such other organisations, as he considers appropriate.
(4) The Regulator must not issue a code of practice unless the Secretary of State has approved a draft of the code.
(5) Paragraph (4) has no effect while the Secretary of State is exercising the functions of the Regulator.
(6) The Regulator must publish an approved code of practice—
(a)on his website; and
(b)in printed form.
(7) A code of practice issued under paragraph (1) has effect only from the date on which it is published in accordance with sub-paragraph (6)(a).