# Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, Paragraph 13


(1) The Secretary of State may, from time to time, issue guidance in writing to DBS in relation to the exercise of any of its functions.
(2) DBS must have regard to any such guidance before exercising any function to which it relates.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/schedule/8/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012/schedule-8/paragraph-13
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