Commentary on Sections Powers: supplementary Section 34: Code of practice
86.This section allows the Secretary of State to make codes of practice in relation to the seizure and retention of property by the police and in relation to the exercise of the powers conferred by the Act. The Secretary of State must publish a draft code of practice, consider any representations about the draft, and if he thinks is appropriate, modify the draft. The draft code must be laid before Parliament and may be brought into force by order. These procedures apply again where the whole or a part of the code is revised and it is re-issued.