(1) A resolution instrument may -

(a) require one or more directors of the bank to comply with any general or specific directions that may be set out in the instrument;

(b) enable the Bank of England to give written directions (whether general or specific) to one or more directors of the bank.

(2) A director -

(a) is not to be regarded as failing to comply with any duty owed to any person (for example, a shareholder, creditor or employee of the bank) by virtue of any action or inaction in compliance with a direction given under subsection (1)(a) or (b);

(b) is to be immune from liability in damages in respect of action or inaction in accordance with a direction.

(3) A director must comply with a direction within the period of time specified in the direction, or if no period of time is specified, as soon as reasonably practicable.

(4) A direction under subsection (1)(a) or (b) is enforceable on an application made by the Bank of England, by injunction or, in Scotland, by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.

(5) See also section 83ZR for further provision about enforcement of a direction under this section.