Regulation 20 Recording and reference of conduct mattersI1

if the matter falls within paragraph (1)(a) or (b) of regulation 23 (reference of conduct matters to the Director General), not later than the end of the day following the day on which it first becomes clear to the relevant appropriate authority that the conduct matter is one to which that paragraph applies, and

if the matter falls within paragraph (1)(c) of regulation 23, not later than the end of the day following the day on which the Director General notifies the relevant appropriate authority that the conduct matter is to be referred.

in a case where the Director General directs that the matter be referred to F2the Director General , within time limits defined in guidance issued by the Director General, but no later than the day on which the Director General so directs;

in any other case, within time limits defined in guidance issued by the Director General, but no later than the day on which the matter first comes to the attention of the relevant appropriate authority.