Part 1U.K.The Care Quality Commission

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3Pt. 1 modified (E.W.) (6.4.2015) by Care Act 2014 (c. 23), ss. 57(1), 127(1); S.I. 2015/993, art. 4 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2015/995)

C4Pt. 1 modified (E.W.) (6.4.2015) by Care Act 2014 (c. 23), ss. 57(1)(2), 127(1); S.I. 2015/993, art. 4 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2015/995)

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

Regulation, code of practice and guidanceE+W

25Effect of code under s. 21 [F1or 21A] and guidance under s. 23E+W

(1)[F2Codes of practice under sections 21 and 21A] 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)[F3Codes of practice under sections 21 and 21A and] guidance under section 23 [F4are] 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 [F5or 21A] or guidance under section 23 does not of itself make a person liable to any criminal or civil proceedings.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1S. 25 in force at 12.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/3168, art. 2

I2S. 25 in force at 11.12.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3023, art. 2(c) (with arts. 3-17) (as amended (8.2.2010) by S.I. 2010/47, art. 2)