(1)OSCR must, so far as consistent with the proper exercise of its functions, seek to secure co-operation between it and other relevant regulators.
(2)A “relevant regulator” is a public body or office-holder with functions (whether exercisable in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) which are—
(a)similar to those of OSCR, or
(b)conferred by any enactment and designed to allow the body or office-holder to regulate persons for other purposes.
(3)OSCR and any person authorised by virtue of section 38(1) or (2) to exercise functions under this Act must, so far as consistent with the proper exercise of their respective functions, co-operate with each other for the purpose of enabling or assisting the person to exercise those functions under this Act.
(4)Co-operation does not include the sharing of information which OSCR or any person with whom it is co-operating is prevented by law from disclosing.
Commencement Information
I1S. 20 in force at 24.4.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/189, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2