Annotated version of the 2016 UK Corporate Governance Code relating to the introduction to the Code (Comply or explain), which sets out the full text of the 2016 Code, applicable to financial years beginning on or after 17 June 2016 and before 1 January 2019. Contains links to, and summaries of, relevant PLSA, PIRC and AIC guidance, an FRC report on comply or explain, the Listing Rules and Practical Law know-how.