- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
3.—(1) The Director must—
(a)comply with directions given by the Department about the carrying out of the Director’s functions, and
(b)have regard to guidance given by the Department about the carrying out of those functions.
(2) But the Department—
(a)must not give a direction or guidance about the carrying out of those functions in relation to an individual case, and
(b)must ensure that the Director acts independently of the Department when applying a direction or guidance under this section in relation to an individual case.
(3) The Department must publish any directions and guidance given under this section.
(4) Directions and guidance under this section may be revised or withdrawn from time to time.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Text created by the Northern Ireland Assembly department responsible for the subject matter of the Act to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes accompany all Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: