Part V Counter-terrorist Powers
F3Code of practice relating to sections 43, 43A and 47A
Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
47AACode of practice relating to sections 43, 43A F2, 43C and 47A
1
The Secretary of State must prepare a code of practice containing guidance about—
a
the exercise of the powers conferred by sections 43 F1, 43A and 43C,
b
the exercise of the powers to give an authorisation under section 47A(2) or (3),
c
the exercise of the powers conferred by such an authorisation and section 47A(6), and
d
such other matters in connection with the exercise of any of the powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
2
Such a code may make different provision for different purposes.
3
In the course of preparing such a code, the Secretary of State must consult the Lord Advocate and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
Ss. 47AA-47AE and cross-heading inserted (9.5.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 62, 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 2