Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/part/I/crossheading/the-metropolitan-police-and-forces-outside-london
Timestamp: 2018-07-20 20:56:05
Document Index: 792121047

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

[F1The metropolitan police and forces outside London]E+W+S
F1Ss. 5A-5C and headings inserted (1.1.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise on the "operative date" (as defined in art. 1(2)(c) of S.I. 2000/1095) for specified purposes and on 3.7.2000 for all other purposes) by 1999 c. 29, s. 310(1) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3271, art. 3(a); S.I. 2000/1095, arts. 4-6
[F2(5)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies in relation to a police authority established under section 3]
F2S. 6(5) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 311 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch
[F36A Three-year strategy plansE+W
F3S. 6A inserted (1.10.2002 for certain purposes and 1.11.2002 in so far as not already in force) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 92(1), 108(2)-(5); S.I 2002/2306, {arts. 2(f)(v)}, {5(b)}
[F4(4)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies to a police authority established under section 3, but taking the reference to the chief constable for the area as a reference to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis]
F4S. 7(4) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para.70 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
(b)any objectives determined by the authority under section 7, F5. . .
(c)any performance targets established by the authority, whether in compliance with a direction under section 38 or otherwise [F6, and]
[F7(2A)The local policing plan for any financial year must be consistent with any three-year strategy plan under section 6A which sets out the authority’s current strategies for the policing of its area during any period which includes the whole or any part of that financial year.]
[F8(4A)It shall be the duty of a police authority and of a chief constable, in preparing, issuing or submitting any plan or draft plan under this section, to have regard to any general guidance given by the Secretary of State with respect to local policing plans and the drafts of such plans.
[F9(6)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies to a police authority established under section 3, but taking the references to the chief constable for the area as references to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.]
F5Word "and" in s. 8(2) repealed (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 27, ss. 21, 34, Sch. 2(1), note
F6S. 8(2)(d) and word "and" immediately preceding it inserted (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 27, s. 24(1)(b); S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(1)
F7S. 8(2A) inserted (1.11.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 92(2), 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 5(b)
F8S. 8(4A)(4B) inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 107, 108(2)-(5), Sch. 7 para. 14; S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(g)(ii)
F9S. 8(6) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 71 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
(2)A report issued by a police authority under this section for any year shall include an assessment of the extent to which [F10, during that year proposals have been implemented, and things have been done, in accordance with the following plans—
[F11(4)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies to a police authority established under section 3]
F10Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.11.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 92(3), 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 5(b)
F11S. 9(4) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 72 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F129A General functions of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F12S. 9A inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 314, (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F139B Appointment of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F13S. 9B inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 315, (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F149C Functions of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F14S. 9C inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 316, (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2. Sch.
[F159D Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F15S. 9D inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 317 (with Sch 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F169E Removal of Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.E+W
(1)The Metropolitan Police Authority, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may call upon the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [F17 in the interests of efficiency or effectiveness, to retire or to resign ] .
(2)Before seeking the approval of the Secretary of State under subsection (1), the Metropolitan Police Authority shall give the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [F18—
[F19(2A)The Metropolitan Police Authority, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may suspend the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis from duty if—
(3)Where the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis is called upon to [F20 retire or resign under subsection (1), he shall retire or resign with effect from such date as the Metropolitan Police Authority may specify, or with effect from such earlier date ] as may be agreed upon between him and the Authority.
(d)any regulations under the M1Police Pensions Act 1976.]
F16S. 9E inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 318 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F17Words in s. 9E(1) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 30(1)(a), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(a)
F18Words in s. 9E(2) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 31(1), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(b)
F19S. 9E(2A) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(1), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
F20Words in s. 9E(3) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 30(1)(b), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(a)
[F219F Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
(3)Subsections (1) to (3) of section 9E shall apply in relation to an Assistant Commissioner as they apply to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [F22but with the omission in subsection (2A)—
(b)any regulations under the M2Police Pensions Act 1976.
F21S. 9F inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 319 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F22Words in s. 9F(3) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(3), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
M21976 c. 35.
[F239FA Appointment and removal of Deputy Assistant CommissionersE+W
[F24(3A)A police authority maintaining a police force under section 2, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may suspend from duty the chief constable of that force if—
F23S. 9FA inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 122(1); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F24Words in s. 9FA(3) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(3), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
[F259G Commanders.E+W
(3)Subsections (1) to (3) of section 9E shall apply in relation to a Commander in the metropolitan police force as they apply to the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [F26but with the omission in subsection (2A)—
(b)any regulations under the M3Police Pensions Act 1976.]
F25S. 9G inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 320 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F26Words in s. 9G(3) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(3), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
M31976 c. 35.
[F279H Other members of the metropolitan police force.E+W
[F28(ca)Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and]
those of [F29chief superintendent, ]superintendent, chief inspector, inspector, sergeant and constable.
F27S. 9H inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 322 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F28S. 9H(2)(ca) substituted (1.1.2002) for word "and" by 2001 c. 16, s. 122(2); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F29Words in s. 9H(2) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 125(1); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
(2)Without prejudice to any regulations under section 50 or under the M4Police Pensions Act 1976, the police authority, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may call upon the chief constable [F30 in the interests of efficiency or effectiveness, to retire or to resign ] .
(3)Before seeking the approval of the Secretary of State under subsection (2), the police authority shall give the chief constable [F31—
[F32(3A)A police authority maintaining a police force under section 2, acting with the approval of the Secretary of State, may suspend from duty the chief constable of that force if—
(4)A chief constable who is called upon to [F33 retire or resign under subsection (2), shall retire or resign with effect from such date as the police authority may specify, or with effect from such earlier date ] as may be agreed upon between him and the authority.
F30Words in s. 11(2) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 30(2)(a), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(a)
F31Words in s. 11(3) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 31(2), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(b)
F32S. 11(3A) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(2), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
F33Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 30(2)(b), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(a)
[F3411A Appointment and removal of deputy chief constablesE+W
(3)Subsections (2) to (4) of section 11 shall apply in relation to a deputy chief constable as they apply in relation to a chief constable.] [F35but with the omission in subsection (3A)—
F34S. 11A inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 123(1); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F35Words in s. 11A(3) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(4), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
(3)Subsections (2) [F36 to ] (4) of section 11 shall apply to an assistant chief constable as they apply to a chief constable. [F37but with the omission in subsection (3A) —
F39(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F36Word in s. 12(3) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(5)(a), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
F37Words in s. 12(3) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 32(5)(b), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(c)
F38S. 12(4)-(6) repealed (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 124(1), 137, Sch. 7 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)(c)
F39S. 12(4)-(6) repealed (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 124(1), 137, Sch. 7 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)(c)
F40S. 12(4)-(6) repealed (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 124(1), 137, Sch. 7 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)(c)
[F4112A Power of deputy to exercise functions of chief constableE+W
F41S. 12A inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 124(2); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
(1)The ranks that may be held in a police force maintained under section 2 shall be such as may be prescribed by regulations under section 50 and the ranks so prescribed shall include, in addition to chief constable [F42, deputy chief constable] and assistant chief constable, the ranks of [F43chief superintendent ]superintendent, chief inspector, inspector, sergeant and constable.
F42Words in s. 13(1) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 123(2)(a); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F43Words in s. 13(1) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 125(2); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
[F44(4)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies in relation to a police authority established under section 3.]
F44S. 14(4) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 73 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
(2)A police authority shall exercise its powers under section 101 (and section 107) of the M5Local Government Act 1972 so as to secure that, subject to subsection (3) below, any person employed by the authority under this section is under the direction and control of the chief constable of the police force maintained by the authority.
[F45(5)This section shall apply in relation to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies in relation to a police authority established under section 3.]
F45S. 15(5) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 73(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F46(1)A police authority established under section 3 shall appoint a person to be the clerk to the authority.
[F47(2)The Metropolitan Police Authority shall appoint a person to be the clerk to the Metropolitan Police Authority.]
F46S. 16 renumbered as s. 16(1) (on the "operative date" (as defined in art. 1(2)(c) of S.I. 2000/1095) for specified purposes and on 3.7.2000 for all other purposes) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 75(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1095, arts. 4-6
F47S. 16(2) inserted (on the "operative date" (as defined in art. 1(2)(c) of S.I. 2000/1095) for specified purposes and on 3.7.2000 for all other purposes) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 75(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1095, arts. 4-6
F48(1)Where a police authority established under section 3 is required or authorised by any Act—
[F49(2)This section shall apply to the Metropolitan Police Authority as it applies to a police authority established under section 3.]
F48S. 17 renumbered as s. 17(1) (on the "operative date" (as defined in art. 1(2)(c) of S.I. 2000/1095) for specified purposes and on 3.7.2000 for all other purposes) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 76(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1095, arts. 4-6
F49S. 17(2) inserted (on the "operative date" (as defined in art. 1(2)(c) of S.I. 2000/1095) for specified purposes and on 3.7.2000 for all other purposes) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 76(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1095, arts. 4-6
[F5018 Supply of goods and services.E+W
F50S. 18 substituted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 101, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(f)(x)
(a)issue a precept under section 40 of the M6Local Government Finance Act 1992, or
M61992 c. 14.
(1)Every relevant council shall make arrangements (whether by standing orders or otherwise) for enabling questions on the discharge of the functions of a police authority [F51established under section 3] to be put by members of the council at a meeting of the council for answer by a person nominated by the authority for that purpose.
F51Words in s. 20(1) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 78 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F5220A Questions on metropolitan police matters at London Assembly meetings.E+W+S
F52S. 20A inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 78 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
(1)Any relevant legislative provision which, immediately before 21st July 1994, applied to police authorities constituted in accordance with section 2 of the M7Police Act 1964 shall, except where the context otherwise requires, apply in the same way to police authorities established under section 3 above.