58.—(1) This regulation applies to a verification visit conducted by the TRA.
(2) Subject to paragraph (8), the TRA may make such arrangements in connection with a verification visit in the United Kingdom as it considers appropriate.
(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) to (8), the TRA may make such arrangements in connection with a verification visit in any foreign country or territory as it considers appropriate.
(4) The TRA may carry out a verification visit in any foreign country or territory provided that all of the following are satisfied—
(a)it has advised the person that it proposes to visit of the following—
(i)the date of the proposed visit;
(ii)the general nature of the information to be verified; and
(iii)any further information required from the person;
(b)it has obtained the prior agreement of the person in question;
(c)it has notified the government of the relevant foreign country or territory of the information set out in paragraph (5); and
(d)that government does not object.
(5) The information referred to in paragraph (4)(c) is—
(a)the name and address of the person to be visited by the TRA; and
(b)the date of the visit as agreed with that person.
(6) Paragraph (7) applies where, prior to carrying out a verification visit, the TRA receives enquiries or requests for clarification relevant to such a visit from the person or the government of the relevant foreign country or territory.
(7) Where this paragraph applies, the TRA must, where practicable, respond to the enquiries or provide the clarification in advance of the visit.
(8) The TRA must not conduct a verification visit after the statement of essential facts is published (see regulation 62).
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 58 in force at 6.3.2019, see reg. 1(2)