SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Border security
PART 4Codes of practice
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1
Before issuing a code under paragraph 56 the Secretary of State must—
a
publish a draft code,
b
consider any representations made about the draft, and
c
if the Secretary of State thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any such representations.
2
The Secretary of State must lay a draft of the code before Parliament.
3
After the code has been laid before Parliament the Secretary of State may bring it into operation by regulations.
4
Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) apply to the issue of a revised code as they apply to the first issue of the code.
5
Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) must be made by statutory instrument.
6
A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.