SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 19BInvestigatory powers of Commission

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Guidance by Commission

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1

The Commission shall prepare and publish guidance as to—

a

the circumstances in which the Commission are likely to give a notice under paragraph 1 or 3(2);

b

the consequences (including criminal sanctions) that may result from a failure to comply with such a notice;

c

the circumstances in which the Commission are likely to apply for a warrant under paragraph 2;

d

the procedures to be followed in connection with questioning under paragraph 3(4);

e

the circumstances in which the Commission are likely to apply for an order under paragraph 4 or 5;

f

the principles and practices to be applied in connection with the exercise of powers under paragraphs 6 and 7;

g

any other matters concerning the exercise of powers under this Schedule about which the Commission consider that guidance would be useful.

2

Where appropriate, the Commission shall revise guidance published under this paragraph and publish the revised guidance.

3

The Commission shall consult such persons as they consider appropriate before publishing guidance or revised guidance under this paragraph.

4

The Commission shall have regard to the guidance or revised guidance published under this paragraph in exercising their functions.