Section 13ZD Power to give directions: exceptionsF1F2
A direction under section 13ZC may not be given in relation to a function relating to the appointment or employment of a person.
A direction under section 13ZC may not be given in relation to a decision about the services to be provided to a particular individual for or in connection with the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness.
A direction under section 13ZC may not be given in relation to the provision of any drug, medicine or other treatment, or the use of any diagnostic technique, unless NICE has made a recommendation or issued guidance as to its clinical and cost effectiveness and the direction is not inconsistent with that recommendation or guidance.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Pt. 2 Ch. A1 inserted (27.3.2012 for specified purposes, 1.10.2012 for specified purposes, 1.2.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 23(1), 306(1)(d)(4); S.I. 2012/1831, art. 2(2) (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/2657, art. 2(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
- F2
Ss. 13ZC-13ZF and cross-heading inserted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 45(2), 186(6); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)
Notes on Chapter A1
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Act substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)