16.—(1) A concern may be withdrawn at any time by the person who notified the concern and the withdrawal may be notified—
(a)in writing;
(b)electronically; or
(c)verbally, either by telephone or in person.
(2) The responsible body must as soon as practicable write to the person who has withdrawn a concern verbally to confirm the verbal withdrawal of a concern.
(3) Where a concern has been withdrawn, a responsible body may nevertheless continue to investigate any issues raised by a concern in accordance with Part 5, should the responsible body consider that it is necessary to do so.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 16 in force at 1.4.2011, see reg. 1(2)