Paragraph 6 Guidance on the use of civil sanctionsI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

The Secretary of State must publish guidance on the use of civil sanctions under these Regulations.

(2)

Guidance published under F1sub-paragraph (1) must contain the following information—

(a)

the circumstances in which the Secretary of State is likely to impose civil sanctions; and

(b)

the matters to be taken into account by the Secretary of State in determining what actions might be required to ensure that non-compliance does not continue or recur.

(3)

The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate before publishing any guidance.

(4)

The Secretary of State must have regard to the guidance published under F2sub-paragraph (1) in carrying out the Secretary of State's functions under these Regulations.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. para. 6(2) substituted (8.3.2021) by The Conflict Minerals (Compliance) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/145), regs. 1(1), 7(a)(vi)
F2: Words in Sch. para. 6(4) substituted (8.3.2021) by The Conflict Minerals (Compliance) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/145), regs. 1(1), 7(d)

Commencement

I1: Sch. para. 6 in force at 1.1.2021, see reg. 1(1)