I19Other functions of the Regulator
1
The Regulator may prepare and publish guidance or reports on any matter relating to forensic science activities carried on in England and Wales.
2
The Regulator may provide advice or assistance relating to forensic science activities carried on in England and Wales to any person.
3
The reference to any person in subsection (2) includes any person in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
4
As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period the Regulator must—
a
prepare a report about the exercise of the Regulator's functions during that period,
b
publish the report in such manner as the Regulator considers appropriate, and
c
provide the report to the Secretary of State.
5
The Secretary of State must lay the report before Parliament.
6
In subsection (4) “reporting period” means—
a
the period of 12 months beginning with the date on which section 1 comes into force, and
b
each successive period of 12 months.
7
The Regulator may do anything (except borrow money) the Regulator thinks necessary or appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, the Regulator's functions.