(1)In exercising its functions SOCA must have regard to the matters mentioned in subsection (2).
(2)The matters are—
(a)SOCA’s current annual plan under section 6 together with any priorities determined by SOCA under that section that are specified in the plan,
(b)any current strategic priorities determined by the Secretary of State under section 9, and
(c)any current performance targets established by SOCA.
(3)In exercising any function to which a code of practice under section 10 relates, SOCA must have regard to the code.