198SupplementalE+W
F1(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)The regulator shall make arrangements for bringing standards to the attention of registered providers.
(3)The regulator may revise or withdraw standards; and section 196 applies to revising or withdrawing standards as to setting standards.
(4)Standards may be expressed by reference to documents prepared by others.
(5)Standards—
(a)may make provision generally or only in relation to specified cases, circumstances or areas, and
(b)may make different provision for different cases, circumstances or areas.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 198(1) repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 17 para. 8, Sch. 25 Pt. 27; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 198(3) modified (16.3.2016 for specified purposes, 1.4.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 32, 36(5); S.I. 2016/394, reg. 4
Commencement Information
I1S. 198(2)-(5) in force at 8.9.2008 by S.I. 2008/2358, art. 3(1)