In carrying out its functions the Authority shall comply with any general or specific directions given to it in writing by the Secretary of State.
Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Secretary of State
shall consult the Authority, and
where any of those directions relates wholly or mainly to the exercise of the Authority's activities in or as regards Scotland, shall obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers.
Before giving a direction under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Department of Justice so far as the direction relates to the Authority's activities in or as regards Northern Ireland.
The Authority shall provide
the Secretary of State with such information about its activities as he may request, and
the Scottish Ministers with such information about its activities in or as regards Scotland as they may request. and
the Department of Justice with such information about the Authority's activities in or as regards Northern Ireland as the Department of Justice may request.