Part 1 U.K. The Care Quality Commission

Chapter 2 E+W Registration in respect of provision of health or social care

Regulation, code of practice and guidance E+W

Valid from 12/01/2009

25 Effect of code under s. 21 and guidance under s. 23 E+W

(1) A code of practice under section 21 and guidance under section 23 are to be taken into account—

(a) in the making of any decision by the Commission under this Chapter;

(b) in any proceedings for the making of an order under section 30;

(c) in any proceedings on an appeal against such a decision or order;

(d) in any proceedings for an offence under section 33 or under regulations under section 20.

(2) A code of practice under section 21 or guidance under section 23 is also admissible in evidence in other criminal or civil proceedings.

(3) A failure to observe any provision of a code of practice under section 21 or guidance under section 23 does not of itself make a person liable to any criminal or civil proceedings.