(1) The Commission may, and shall, if so requested by the Minister, prepare for submission to the Minister draft codes of practice in furtherance of one or more of the following aims:

(a) the protection of human rights;

(b) the elimination of discrimination;

(c) the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment;

(d) the promotion of equality of opportunity in relation to those matters to which the Act of 2000 applies.

(2) Before submitting a draft code of practice to the Minister under subsection (1), the Commission shall consult with such other Minister of the Government or such other person or body as the Commission considers appropriate, or as the Minister may recommend.

(3) After a draft code of practice has been submitted under subsection (1), the Minister may by order declare that the draft code -

(a) is an approved code of practice for the purposes of this Act, or

(b) as amended by the Minister after consultation with the Commission, is an approved code of practice for the purposes of this Act,