Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16
Timestamp: 2020-08-05 23:13:22
Document Index: 212153867

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 10', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', '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. 2', '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. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', '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. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 9', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 4']

Changes over time for: Police Act 1996
04/01/2000- Amendment
21/02/2003- Amendment
15/11/2003- Amendment
14/03/2008- Amendment
[F1Police areas and police forces]E+W
F1S. 1 cross-heading substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 2; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
(a)those listed in Schedule 1 (subject to any amendment made to that Schedule by an order under section 32 below, section 58 of the M1Local Government Act 1972, [F2section 17 of the Local Government Act 1992 or Part 1 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007]),
(3)References in Schedule 1 to any local government area are to that area as it is for the time being, F3. . .
F2Words in s. 1(2)(a) substituted (1.11.2007 for E.) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 1 para. 19(2); S.I. 2007/3136, art. 2(b)
F3Words in s. 1(3) repealed (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 69, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3271, art. 4(b)(c)(d)
F4...E+W+S
F4S. 2 cross-heading omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 3; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F5(1)]A police force shall be maintained for every police area for the time being listed in Schedule 1.
[F6(2)For further provision about the maintenance of those police forces, see Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.]
F5S. 2(1): s. 2 renumbered as s. 2(1) (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 4(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F6S. 2(2) inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 4(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F73 Establishment of police authorities.E+W
F7Ss. 3-5 omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 5(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F74 Membership of police authorities etc.E+W
F75 Reductions in size of police authorities.E+W
F8S. 5A cross-heading omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 5(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F95A Maintenance of the metropolitan police force.E+W
[F10(1)] A police force shall be maintained for the metropolitan police district.
[F11(2)For further provision about the maintenance of the metropolitan police force, see Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.]]
F9Ss. 5A-5C and heading 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
F10S. 5A(1): s. 5A renumbered as s. 5A(1) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 6(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F11S. 5A(2) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 6(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F125B Establishment of the Metropolitan Police Authority.E+W
F12Ss. 5B-6 omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 7; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 10(1)(4))
F125C Membership etc of the Metropolitan Police Authority.E+W
[F13The metropolitan police and forces outside London]E+W+S
F13Ss. 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
F126 General functions of police authorities.E+W
[F14The City of London]E+W+S
F14S. 6ZA cross-heading inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 8; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F156AZACommon Council to remain police authority for CityE+W+S
The Common Council of the City of London is to continue to be the police authority for the City of London police area.]
F15S. 6AZA inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 9; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F166ZAPower to confer particular functions on [F17the Common Council] E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order confer particular functions on [F18the Common Council].
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order under this section may contain provision requiring [F19the Common Council]—
(a)to monitor the performance of [F20the City of London police force] in—
(c)to promote diversity within that force and within [F21the Common Council].
[F22(a)the Common Council,]
[F22(b)the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and]
F16S. 6ZA inserted (15.1.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 8; S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)
F17Words in s. 6ZA title substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F18Words in s. 6ZA(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F19Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F20Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F21Words in s. 6ZA(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(4)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F22S. 6ZA(3)(a)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(5); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F23S. 6ZA(4) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 10(6); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F246ZBPlans by [F25the Common Council] E+W+S
(1)Before the beginning of each financial year [F26the Common Council] shall issue a plan (a “policing plan”) setting out—
(a)[F27the Common Council's] objectives (“policing objectives”) for the policing of [F28the City of London police area, and for the discharge by the City of London Police of its national or international functions] during that year; and
[F29(2)In issuing a policing plan, the Common Council must have regard to the strategic policing requirement issued under section 37A.]
(3)Before determining policing objectives, [F30 the Common Council ] shall—
(a)consult the [F31Commissioner of Police for the City of London], and
(b)consider any views obtained by [F32the Common Council] in accordance with arrangements made under section 96.
(4)A draft of a policing plan required to be issued by [F33the Common Council] under this section shall be prepared by the [F34Commissioner of Police for the City of London] and submitted by him to the [F35Common Council for] it to consider.
The [F36Common Council shall] consult the [F37Commissioner of Police for the City of London] before issuing a policing plan which differs from the draft submitted by him under this subsection.
[F38(a)the Common Council,]
[F38(b)the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and]
F39(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F24Ss. 6ZB, 6ZC inserted (14.3.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 9; S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(b)
F25Words in s. 6ZB title substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F26Words in s. 6ZB(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F27Words in s. 6ZB(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(3)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F28Words in s. 6ZB(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(3)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F29S. 6ZB(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(4); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F30Words in s. 6ZB(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(5)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F31Words in s. 6ZB(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(5)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F32Words in s. 6ZB(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(5)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F33Words in s. 6ZB(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(6)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F34Words in s. 6ZB(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(6)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F35Words in s. 6ZB(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(6)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F36Words in s. 6ZB(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(6)(d); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F37Words in s. 6ZB(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(6)(e); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F38S. 6ZB(8)(a)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(7); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F39S. 6ZB(9) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(8); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F40S. 6ZB(11) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 11(9); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
6ZCReports by [F41the Common Council] E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order require [F42the Common Council] to issue reports concerning the [F43discharge of the Common Council's functions].
[F44(a)the Common Council,]
[F44(b)the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and]
F41Words in s. 6ZC title substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 12(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F42Words in s. 6ZC(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 12(3)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F43Words in s. 6ZC(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 12(3)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F44S. 6ZC(3)(a)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 12(4); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F45S. 6ZC(4) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 12(5); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F466A Three-year strategy plansE+W
F46S. 6A repealed (14.3.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 10, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(b)
F477 Local policing objectives.E+W
F47S. 7 repealed (14.3.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 10, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(b)
F488 Local policing plans.E+W
F48S. 8 repealed (14.3.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 10, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(b)
F498ALocal policing summariesE+W+S
F49Ss. 8A-9G omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 13; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 7)
F509 Annual reports by police authorities.E+W
F50S. 9 repealed (14.3.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 10, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2008/311, art. 2(b) (with art. 3)
F499A General functions of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F499B Appointment of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F499C Functions of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F499D Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F499E Removal of Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.E+W
F499F Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis.E+W
F499FA Appointment and removal of Deputy Assistant CommissionersE+W
F499G Commanders.E+W
[F51 Police ranks ]E+W+S
F51S. 9H cross-heading inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 14; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F529H Other members of the metropolitan police force.E+W
[F53(ca)Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and]
those of [F54chief superintendent, ]superintendent, chief inspector, inspector, sergeant and constable.
F52S. 9H inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 322 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F53S. 9H(2)(ca) substituted (1.1.2002) for word "and" by 2001 c. 16, s. 122(2); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F54Words in s. 9H(2) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 125(1); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F5510 General functions of chief constables.E+W
F55Ss. 10-12A omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 15; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F5511 Appointment and removal of chief constables.E+W
F5511A Appointment and removal of deputy chief constablesE+W
F5512 Assistant chief constables.E+W
F5512A Power of deputy to exercise functions of chief constableE+W
(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 [F56, deputy chief constable] and assistant chief constable, the ranks of [F57chief superintendent ]superintendent, chief inspector, inspector, sergeant and constable.
F56Words in s. 13(1) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 123(2)(a); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F57Words in s. 13(1) inserted (1.1.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 125(2); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 3(a)
F5814 Police fund.E+W
F58Ss. 14-17 omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 16; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 8)
F5815 Civilian employees.E+W
F5816 Appointment of [F59chief executive].E+W
F59Words in s. 16 heading substituted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 18(3); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)
F5817 Appointment of persons not employed by police authorities.E+W
[F60City of London ]E+W+S
F60S. 18 cross-heading inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 17; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
[F6118 Supply of goods and services.E+W
(b)[F63shall,] in their application to the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as the police authority for the City of London police force [F64, apply with the modification set out in subsection (2)].
(2)The modification is that references in those subsections to a public body shall be read as references to any person.
[F65(3)[F66The Common Council in its capacity as police authority] may not enter into an agreement with [F67another local policing body] under section 1 of the 1970 Act in respect of a matter which could be the subject of [F68force collaboration provision in a collaboration agreement ].]]
F61S. 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)
F62S. 18(1)(a) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 9)
F63Words in s. 18(1)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(3)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F64Words in s. 18(1)(b) inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(3)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F65S. 18(3) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 5; S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
F66Words in s. 18(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F67Words in s. 18(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F68Words in s. 18(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 18(4)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F6919 Approval of decisions about precepts.E+W
F69Ss. 19-21 omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 19; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F6920 Questions on police matters at council meetings.E+W
F6920A Questions on metropolitan police matters at London Assembly meetings.E+W+S
F6921 Application of certain provisions to police authorities.E+W+S
F70...E+W+S
F70S. 22 cross-heading omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 20; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
(1)[F71The Commissioner of Police for the City of London] shall, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, submit to the [F72Common Council] a general report on the policing during that year of [F73the City of London police area].
(2)[F74The chief constable] shall arrange for a report submitted by him under subsection (1) to be published in such manner as appears to him to be appropriate.
(3)[F75The Commissioner of Police for the City of London] shall, whenever so required by the [F76Common Council], submit to [F77the Common Council] a report on such matters as may be specified in the requirement, being matters connected with the policing of the [F78City of London police area].
(4)A report submitted under subsection (3) shall be in such form as the [F79Common Council] may specify.
(5)If it appears to the [F80Commissioner of Police for the City of London] that a report in compliance with subsection (3) would contain information which in the public interest ought not to be disclosed, or is not needed for the discharge of the functions of the [F81Common Council], he may request [F82the Common Council] to refer the requirement to submit the report to the Secretary of State; and in any such case the requirement shall be of no effect unless it is confirmed by the Secretary of State.
(6)The [F83Common Council] may arrange, or require the [F84chief officer] to arrange, for a report submitted under subsection (3) to be published in such manner as appears to [F85the Common Council] to be appropriate.
F71Words in s. 22(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(2)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F72Words in s. 22(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(2)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F73Words in s. 22(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(2)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F74Words in s. 22(2) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F75Words in s. 22(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F76Words in s. 22(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F77Words in s. 22(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(4)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F78Words in s. 22(3) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(4)(d); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F79Words in s. 22(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(5); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F80Words in s. 22(5) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(6)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F81Words in s. 22(5) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(6)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F82Words in s. 22(5) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(6)(c); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F83Words in s. 22(6) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(7)(a); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F84Words in s. 22(1)(2)(3)(5)(6) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27, para. 79(2)-(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F85Words in s. 22(6) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 21(7)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F86S. 22(7) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 79(6), Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F87General provisions]E+W+S
F87S. 22A cross-heading inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 22; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F8822ACollaboration agreementsE+W+S
F88Ss. 22A-22C inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 89(2), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
22BDuty of chief officers to keep collaboration agreements under reviewE+W+S
22CDuty of policing bodies to keep collaboration agreements under reviewE+W+S
(7)In this section “collaboration functions” means functions of policing bodies or chief officers of police under any of sections 22A to 23I (apart from this section).]
[F8923 [F90Collaboration agreements involving police forces] E+W
F91(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)[F92Force collaboration provision may, in particular, consist of provision—]
(4)[F94A collaboration agreement] may provide for a member of a police force, or a civilian employee, to be under the direction and control of a chief officer specified in or determined in accordance with the agreement.
(5)A chief officer may make [F95a collaboration agreement] only if the chief officer thinks that the agreement is in the interests of the efficiency or effectiveness of one or more police forces.
F96(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
F89Ss. 23-23I substituted for s. 23 (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 5, 116(1); S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(a)
F90S. 23 title substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F91S. 23(1) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F92Words in s. 23(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(4); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F93S. 23(3) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(5); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F94Words in s. 23(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(6); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F95Words in s. 23(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(7); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F96S. 23(6)(7)(8) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 2(8); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F8923A[F97Collaboration agreements involving policing bodie]E+W
(2)[F99Policing body collaboration provision, or policing body & force collaboration provision, may, in particular, consist of provision—]
(a)for support to be provided jointly by two or more [F100policing bodies];
(b)for support to be provided for two or more [F100policing bodies] or forces jointly;
(c)for [F101a policing body] to provide support to [F102another policing body] or to a force maintained by [F102another policing body].
(3)[F103 In relation to policing body collaboration provision, or policing body & force collaboration provision,] references to the provision of support include, in particular, the provision of—
(5)[F105A policing body may make a collaboration agreement] only if it thinks that the agreement is in the interests of the efficiency or effectiveness of one or more [F106policing bodies] or police forces.
[F107(6)A policing body must consult the chief officer of police of the police force which the body is responsible for maintaining before making a collaboration agreement (unless that chief officer is a party to the agreement).]
F108(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F97S. 23A title substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F98S. 23A(1) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F99Words in s. 23A(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(4)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F100Words in s. 23A(2)(a)(b) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(4)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F101Words in s. 23A(2)(c) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(4)(c)(i); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F102Words in s. 23A(2)(c) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(4)(c)(ii); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F103Words in s. 23A(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(5); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F104S. 23A(4) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(6); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F105Words in s. 23A(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(7)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F106Words in s. 23A(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F107S. 23A(6) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(8); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F108S. 23A(7) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 3(9); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F10923AAForce collaboration provision about civilian employeesE+W+S
“section 38 designation” means a designation under section 38 of the Police Reform Act 2002.]
F109S. 23AA inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 13 para. 1; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23BCollaboration agreements: paymentsE+W
(1)A collaboration agreement may provide for payments between [F110parties to the agreement].
(2)Provision under subsection (1) may [F111in the case of policing bodies or chief officers of police who are parties to the agreement], in particular—
(a)specify the [F112policing bodies or chief officers of police] by which and to which a payment is to be made or the manner in which those [F112policing bodies or chief officers of police] are to be determined;
(3)[F113A policing body or chief officer of police] must make any payments required by provision made under subsection (1).
F110Words in s. 23B(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 4(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F111Words in s. 23B(2) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 4(3)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F112Words in s. 23B(2)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F113Words in s. 23B(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 4(4); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F114S. 23B(4)(5) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 4(5); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23CCollaboration agreements: consultation and supplementalE+W
F115(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F116(6)If circumstances are such that one or more of the parties to a collaboration agreement would not, at a particular time, have power to enter into a collaboration agreement of that description (whether because of a failure to meet the requirements of section 22A(1) or (5) or otherwise) each person who does not have that power must cease to be a party to the agreement.]
F115S. 23C(1) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 5(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F116S. 23C(6) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 5(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23DCollaboration agreements: accountabilityE+W
(1)Where a chief officer makes a [F117collaboration agreement], the [F118policing body] responsible for maintaining the force shall hold the chief officer to account for the discharge of functions by anyone who—
(2)Before [F119making a collaboration agreement to which a chief officer of police is to be a party, a policing body] must notify the chief officer of the arrangements that it proposes to make for the discharge of its functions under this section in connection with the agreement.
(3)When deciding what arrangements to make, the [F120policing body] shall, in particular, [F121make] arrangements for those functions to be discharged jointly with another [F120policing body] responsible for maintaining a force whose chief officer is a party to the agreement.
(4)The functions conferred on a [F122 policing body ] under this section do not affect any other function of holding a chief officer to account.
F117Words in s. 23D(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(2)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F118Words in s. 23D(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(2)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F119Words in s. 23D(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F120Words in s. 23D(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(4)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F121Word in s. 23D(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(4)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F122Words in s. 23D(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 6(5); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23ECollaboration agreements: publicationE+W
(2)[F123 In a case where information is notified to a chief officer of police under section 23D(2), that information] must be published by the chief officer with the information under subsection (1).
F123Words in s. 23E(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 7; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23FCollaboration agreements: guidanceE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may give chief officers or [F124policing bodies] guidance about collaboration agreements or related matters.
(2)In discharging their functions, chief officers and [F124policing bodies] must have regard to the guidance.
F124Words in s. 23F substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 8; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F12523FA Police functions that must be the subject of force collaboration provisionE+W+S
(6)In this section “specified” means specified in an order under this section.]
F125S. 23FA inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 89(3), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23GCollaboration agreements: directionsE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may give chief officers or [F126policing bodies] directions about collaboration agreements or related matters.
(b)one or more [F126policing bodies]
F126Words in s. 23G(1)(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 9; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23HCollaboration agreements: termination by Secretary of StateE+W+S
[F12723HADecisions about efficiency or effectivenessE+W+S
(c)the opportunities available to the police forces under consideration to make such agreements and other arrangements.]
F127S. 23HA inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 10; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
23ICollaboration agreements: definitionsE+W
(1)This section has effect for the purposes of sections [F12822A] to 23H.
(4)[F129“Policing body” means—]
[F129(aa)a local policing body,]
(b)the Civil Nuclear Police Authority.
[F130(5)The following expressions have the meanings given in section 22A—
(b)in the case of any other police force, the employees of the policing body responsible for maintaining that force who are under the direction and control of the chief officer of police of that force.]]
F128Word in s. 23I(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 11(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F129Words in s. 23I(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 11(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F130Ss. 23I(5)-(8) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 12 para. 11(4); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
(3)While a constable is provided under this section for the assistance of another police force he shall, notwithstanding sections [F131sections 2 and 4 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”)], be under the direction and control of the chief officer of police of that other force.
[F132(3A)While a member of the civilian staff of a police force maintained under section 2, or a member of the civilian staff of the metropolitan police force, is provided under this section for the assistance of another police force, that member of staff is, notwithstanding section 2 or 4 of the 2011 Act, under the direction and control of the chief officer of police of that other force.]
(4)The [F133local policing body] maintaining a police force for which assistance is provided under this section shall pay to the [F133local policing body] maintaining the force from which that assistance is provided such contribution as may be agreed upon between [F134those bodies] or, in the absence of any such agreement, as may be provided by any agreement subsisting at the time between all [F135local policing bodies] generally, or, in the absence of such general agreement, as may be determined by the Secretary of State.
[F136(4A)This section shall apply in relation to the British Transport Police Authority, the British Transport Police Force and the Chief Constable of that Force as it applies to a [F137local policing body] , a police force and a chief officer of police respectively; and for that purpose the reference in subsection (3) to [F138sections 2 and 4 of the 2011 Act shall be construed as including a reference to section 24(2) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.]
F139(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
F131Words in s. 24(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 10)
F132S. 24(3A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 10)
F133Words in s. 24(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(4)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F134Words in s. 24(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(4)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F135Words in s. 24(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(4)(c); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F136S. 24(4A) substituted (1.7.2004) by The British Transport Police (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1573), arts. 1, 12(4)(b)
F137Words in s. 24(4A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(5)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F138Words in s. 24(4A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 23(5)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 10)
F139S. 24(5) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 70, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)
(1)The chief officer of police of a police force may provide, at the request of any person, special police services at any premises or in any locality in the police area for which the force is maintained, subject to the payment to the [F140local policing body] of charges on such scales as may be determined by [F141that body].
[F142(1A)The Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force may provide special police services at the request of any person, subject to the payment to the [F143British Transport Police Authority] of charges on such scales as may be determined by that Authority.]
F140Words in s. 25(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 24(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F141Words in s. 25(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 24(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F142S. 25(1A) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 101, 127(2)(f), Sch. 7 para. 23
F143Words in s. 25(1A) substituted (1.7.2004) by The British Transport Police (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1573), arts. 1, 12(1)(c)
(1)Subject to the provisions of this section, a [F144local policing body] may provide advice and assistance—
(b)to any other person or body which is engaged outside the United Kingdom in the carrying on of activities similar to any carried on by [F145the body] or the chief officer of police for its area.
(2)The power conferred on a [F146local policing body] by subsection (1) includes a power to make arrangements under which a member of the police force maintained by [F147the body] is engaged for a period of temporary service with a person or body within paragraph (a) or (b) of that subsection.
(5)Nothing in this section authorises a [F148local policing body] to provide any financial assistance by—
(6)A [F148local policing body] may make charges for advice or assistance provided by it under this section.
F149(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8)The provisions of this section are without prejudice to the M2Police (Overseas Service) Act 1945 F150. . . .
F144Words in s. 26(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 25(2)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F145Words in s. 26(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 25(2)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F146Words in s. 26(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 25(3)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F147Words in s. 26(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 25(3)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F148Words in s. 26(5)(6) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 25(4); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F149S. 26(7) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 81, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F150Words in s. 26(8) repealed (17.6.2002) by International Development Act 2002 (c. 1), ss. 19, 20(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 5 para. 5); S.I. 2002/1408, art. 2
M29 & 10 Geo. 6 c. 17.
(2)Subject to [F151provision included in a [F152collaboration agreement] by virtue of section 23(4),] [F153section 24(3) and] regulations under section 51, all special constables appointed for a police area shall be under the direction and control of, and subject to dismissal by, the chief officer of police.
F151Words in s. 27(2) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 6; S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
F152Words in s. 27(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 26; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F153Words in s. 27(2) inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 23; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)
(3)[F154Accordingly], for the purposes of any enactment relating to the functions of employers and of any rule of law with respect to the vicarious liability of employers, [F155the chief officer of a police force] shall be treated as the employer of any police cadets undergoing training with the force.
F156(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F154Word in s. 28(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 27(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F155Words in s. 28(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 27(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F156S. 28(4) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 82, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
(b)F158. . . before a justice of the peace having jurisdiction within the police area.
F157S. 29(a) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 83, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F158Words in s. 29(b) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 83, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
C6S. 29 applied (16.5.2008) by The London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 51(1) (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))
[F159(2)A special constable shall have all the powers and privileges of a constable throughout England and Wales and the adjacent United Kingdom waters.]
[F161(3A)A member of the British Transport Police Force who is for the time being required by virtue of [F162section 22A] to serve with a police force maintained by a [F163local policing body] shall have all the powers and privileges of a member of that police force.]
[F164(3B)Where a member of the British Transport Police Force is for the time being under the direction and control of the chief officer of another police force by virtue of a [F165collaboration agreement under section 22A], the member shall have all the powers and privileges of a member of that other force.
(3C)In subsection (3B), “police force” and “chief officer” have the meanings given by section 23I.]
F166(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F159S. 30(2) substituted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(2); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)
F160S. 30(3) repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(3), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c)(r)(i) (with art. 6)
F161S. 30(3A) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 101, 127(2)(f), Sch. 7 para. 24
F162Words in s. 30(3A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 28(2)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F163Words in s. 30(3A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 28(2)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F164S. 30(3B)(3C) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 7(b); S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
F165Words in s. 30(3B) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 28(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F166S. 30(4) repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 21(3), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c)(r)(i) (with art. 6)
C7S. 30 amended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), Sch. 5 para. 4; S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(jjj)
[F16731 Rewards for diligenceE+W
(3)The Common Council may, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, grant out of the City of London police fund to members of the City of London police force rewards for exceptional diligence or other specially meritorious conduct.]
F167S. 31 substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 29; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 11)
(a)he has received a request to make the alterations from the [F168local policing body] for each of the areas F169... affected by them, or
(4)The Secretary of State shall exercise his power to make orders under this section in such a way as to ensure that [F170no police area falls partly in England and partly in Walesand that ] none of the following areas—
F171(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F168Words in s. 32(3)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 5(2); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F169Words in s. 32(3)(a) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 84(2), Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F170Words in s. 32(4) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 5(3); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F171S. 32(5) repealed (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 84(3) Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3271, art. 4(b)(c)(d)
(a)the [F172local policing body] for every area F173... that he proposes to alter,
[F174(bb)the Greater London Authority, if he proposes to alter the metropolitan police district,]
F172Words in s. 33(1)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 6; S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F173Words in s. 33(1)(a) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 85(2), Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F174S. 33(1)(bb) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 85(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
[F175(a)provision as to who is to be a police and crime commissioner;]
[F176(1A)Provision falling within subsection (1)(a) includes, in particular—
(b)provision for the holding of an election for the police and crime commissioner for any police area resulting from the order.]
(a)to amend Schedule 1 to this Act and section 76 of the M3London Government Act 1963 (extent of metropolitan police district), F177...
(b)to amend any other enactment, and any instrument made under any enactment, where the amendment is consequential on any provision of the order [F178and
(c)to apply (with or without modification) any provision of, or made under, Chapter 6 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.]
[F179(2A)An order under section 32 which includes provision within subsection (1A)(b) may, in particular require the election in question to be held before the alteration of police areas takes effect.]
F175S. 34(1)(a) substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 7(2); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F176S. 34(1A) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 7(3); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F177Words in s. 34(2)(a) omitted (25.4.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 7(4)(a); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F178S. 34(2)(c) and word inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 7(4)(b); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
F179S. 34(2A) inserted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 10 para. 7(5); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(g)
M31963 c. 33.
Functions of Secretary of StateE+W
(d)in Chapter II of Part IV, [F180sections 84 and 85] and Schedule 6; and
F180Words in s. 36(2)(d) substituted (3.11.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 2; S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 16(a)
F18136A National Policing PlanE+W
F181S. 36A repealed (8.11.2006) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(2), Sch. 2 para. 24, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B)
F18237 Setting of objectives for police authorities.E+W
F182S. 37 repealed (8.11.2006) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(2), Sch. 2 para. 24, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B)
[F18337AThe strategic policing requirementE+W
a threat which can be countered effectively or efficiently only by national policing capabilities to counter the threat.]
F183S. 37A substituted (25.4.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 77, 157(1); S.I. 2012/1129, art. 2(c)
F18438 Setting of performance targets.E+W
F184S. 38 omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 81(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F18539 Codes of practice.E+W
F185S. 39 omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 81(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(2))
[F18639A Codes of practice for chief officersE+W
(4)Before [F188issuing or revising such a code, the Secretary of State] shall consult with—
[F189(a)such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners;
[F190(b)the Association of Chief Police Officers; and]
(c)such other persons as [F191the Secretary of State] thinks fit.
F186S. 39A inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 2, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(a)
F187S. 39A(3) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 30(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F188Words in s. 39A(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 30(3)(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F189Ss. 39A(4)(a)-(ab) substituted for s. 39A(4)(a) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 30(3)(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 12)
F190S. 39A(4)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 3; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)
F191Words in s. 39A(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 30(3)(c); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F19240 Power to give directions in relation to police forceE+W
(1)Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that the whole or any part of a police force is failing to discharge any of its functions in an effective manner, whether generally or in particular respects, he may direct the [F193local policing body] responsible for maintaining the force to take specified measures for the purpose of remedying the failure.
(2)Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that the whole or a part of a police force will fail to discharge any of its functions in an effective manner, whether generally or in particular respects, unless remedial measures are taken, he may direct the [F193local policing body] responsible for maintaining the force to take specified measures in order to prevent such a failure occurring.
(a)the [F193local policing body] responsible for maintaining the force and the chief officer of police of that force have each been given such information about the Secretary of State's grounds for proposing to give that direction as he considers appropriate for enabling them to make representations or proposals under the following paragraphs of this subsection;
(b)that [F193local policing body] and chief officer have each been given an opportunity of making representations about those grounds;
(c)that [F193local policing body] and chief officer have each had an opportunity of making proposals for the taking of remedial measures that would make the giving of the direction unnecessary; and
(a)the [F193local policing body] responsible for maintaining the force and the chief officer of police of that force have already been made aware of the matters constituting the Secretary of State's grounds for proposing to give a direction under this section;
(7)A [F193local policing body] that is given a direction under this section shall comply with it.
F192Ss. 40-40B substituted for s. 40 (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 27; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)
F193Words in s. 40 substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 91(2), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
40APower to give directions in relation to [F194local policing body] E+W
(1)Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that a [F194local policing body] is failing to discharge any of its functions in an effective manner, whether generally or in particular respects, he may direct the [F194local policing body] to take specified measures for the purpose of remedying the failure.
(2)Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that a [F194local policing body] will fail to discharge any of its functions in an effective manner, whether generally or in particular respects, unless remedial measures are taken, he may direct the [F194local policing body] to take specified measures in order to prevent such a failure occurring.
(3)The measures that may be specified in a direction under subsection (1) or (2) include the submission to the Secretary of State of an action plan setting out the measures which [F195the local policing body] submitting the plan proposes to take for the purpose of remedying the failure in question or (as the case may be) preventing such a failure occurring.
(4)The Secretary of State shall not give a direction under this section in relation to a [F194local policing body] unless—
(a)the [F194local policing body] has been given such information about the Secretary of State's grounds for proposing to give that direction as he considers appropriate for enabling it to make representations or proposals under the following paragraphs of this subsection;
(b)the [F194local policing body] has been given an opportunity of making representations about those grounds;
(c)the [F194local policing body] has had an opportunity of making proposals for the taking of remedial measures that would make the giving of the direction unnecessary; and
(a)the [F194local policing body] has already been made aware of the matters constituting the Secretary of State's grounds for proposing to give a direction under this section;
(b)the information [F195the local policing body] had about those matters was sufficient to enable it to identify remedial measures that would have made the giving of the direction unnecessary; and
(c)[F195the local policing body] has had a reasonable opportunity to take such measures.
(7)A [F194local policing body] that is given a direction under this section shall comply with it.
F194Words in s. 40A substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 91(3)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F195Words in s. 40A substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 91(3)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
40BProcedure for directions under section 40 or 40AE+W
[F196(a)such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners;
(5)On giving a direction under section 40 or section 40A to a [F197local policing body], the Secretary of State shall notify the chief officer of police of the force in question that he has given that direction.
(7)A report under [F198subsection (6)]—
(b)may relate to more than one direction.]
F196Ss. 40B(2)(a)-(ab) substituted for s. 40B(2)(a) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 91(4), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)
F197Words in s. 40B(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 91(5), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F198Words in s. 40B(7) substituted (12.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(6)(a), Sch. 7 para. 133
(1)The power of the Secretary of State to give directions under section 40 [F199or 40A] to a [F200a police and crime commissioner] shall include power to direct [F201the commissioner] that the amount of [F202the commissioner's] [F203council tax requirement (under section 42A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992) or budget requirement (under section 43 of that Act) for any financial year] shall not be less than an amount specified in the direction.
[F204(1A)But the Secretary of State may not give a direction to the police and crime commissioner for a police area by virtue of subsection (1) unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is necessary to give the direction in order to prevent the safety of people in that police area from being put at risk.]
(2)The power exercisable by virtue of subsection (1), and any direction given under that power, are subject to any limitation imposed under Chapter [F2054ZA or] [F206IVA] of Part I of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
(4)Where the Secretary of State gives a direction to [F207a police and crime commissioner] by virtue of subsection (1), any precept issued or calculation made by [F208the commissioner] under Part I of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 which is inconsistent with the direction shall be void.
F199Words in s. 41(1) inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 28; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)
F200Words in s. 41(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(2)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F201Words in s. 41(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(2)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F202Words in s. 41(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(2)(c), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F203Words in s. 41(1) substituted (3.12.2011) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 7 para. 33; S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(i)
F204S. 41(1A) inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(3), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F205Words in s. 41(2) inserted (3.12.2011) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 6 para. 33; S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(i)
F206Words in s. 41(2) substituted (27.7.1999 so as to apply as mentioned in S. 30(2)) by 1999 c. 27, s. 30(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 10
F207Words in s. 41(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(4)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F208Words in s. 41(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 22(4)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F20941A Power to give directions as to action plansU.K.
F209S. 41A repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 29, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c)(r)(i) (with art. 6)
F21041B Procedure for directions under section 41AU.K.
F210S. 41B repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 29, Sch. 15 Pt. 1(B); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c)(r)(i) (with art. 6)
42[F211Metropolitan police: suspension or removal of Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner]E+W
[F212[F213(1)The Secretary of State may require the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to exercise the power under section 48 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (the “2011 Act”) to call upon the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, or the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, to retire or resign.
(1A)The Secretary of State may also require the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to exercise the power under section 48 of the 2011 Act to suspend the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, or the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, if the Secretary of State considers that it is necessary for the maintenance of public confidence in the metropolitan police force for that police officer to be suspended.]
(2)[F214Before requiring the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to exercise its power to call upon the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, or the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, to retire or resign, the Secretary of State shall—]
(2A)Where the Secretary of State gives a notice under subsection (2)(a), he shall send a copy of the [F215notice to the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.]
(3)[F216Where the Secretary of State proposes to require the exercise of a power mentioned in subsection (1), he] shall, appoint one or more persons (one at least of whom shall be a person who is not an officer of police or of a Government department) to hold an inquiry and report to him and shall consider any report made under this subsection.
[F217(3A)At an inquiry held under subsection (3)—
(a)the Commissioner [F218or Deputy Commissioner] shall be entitled, in accordance with any regulations under section 42A, to make representations to the inquiry;
(b)the [F219Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] shall be entitled, in accordance with any regulations made under section 42A, to make representations to the inquiry.
(3B)The entitlement of the Commissioner [F220or Deputy Commissioner] to make representations shall include the entitlement to make them in person.]
(4)The costs incurred by a [F221 the Commissioner [F222 or Deputy Commissioner ]] in respect of an inquiry under this section, taxed in such manner as the Secretary of State may direct, shall be defrayed out of the police fund.
[F223(4A)If the Secretary of State exercises the power conferred by subsection (1) to require the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to call upon the Commissioner to retire or resign—
(b)section 48(5) of the 2011 Act does not apply.]
F224(4C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F225(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F211S. 42 title substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(3), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F212S. 42(1)-(2B) substituted for s. 42(1)(2) (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 33(2), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(d)
F213S. 42(1)(1A) substituted for s. 42(1)-(1B) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(4), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F214Words in s. 42(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(5), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F215Words in s. 42(2A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(6), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F216Words in s. 42(3) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 33(3), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(d)
F217S. 42(3A)(3B) inserted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 33(4), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(d)
F218Words in s. 42(3A)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(7)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F219Words in s. 42(3A)(b) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(7)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F220Words in s. 42(3B) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(8), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F221Words in s. 42(4) substituted (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 33(5), 108(2); S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(d)
F222Words in s. 42(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(9), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F223S. 42(4A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(10), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F224S. 42(4C) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(11), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(3))
F225S. 42(5) repealed (1.6.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 33(7), 108(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2004/1319, art. 2(d)(f)
[F22642A Procedure in relation to [F227 exercise of powers under section 42 ] E+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to the procedure to be followed in the exercise of any power conferred or duty imposed by section F228... 42.
[F229(a)the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;]
F226S. 42A inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 34, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(c)(i)
F227Words in s. 42A title substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F228Words in s. 42A(1) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 13)
F229S. 42A(2)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(4); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 13)
F23043 Reports from police authorities.E+W
F230S. 43 omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 81(c), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 9(1)(2))
[F23144Provision of information by chief officers of policeE+W
(5)The Secretary of State may cause a consolidated and classified abstract of any information in the form of statistical data that is provided in accordance with subsection (1) to be prepared and laid before Parliament.]
F231 S. 44 substituted for ss. 44. 45 (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 92, 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F23145 Criminal statistics.E+W
[F232(a)police and crime commissioners,]
[F232(aa)the Common Council, and]
(b)the [F233Greater London Authority];
[F234and in those provisions a reference to a grant recipient is a reference to a police and crime commissioner, the Common Council or the Greater London Authority.]
(b)the amount of the grant to be made to each [F235grant recipient];
(4)In determining the allocation among [F236grant recipients] of the whole or any part of the aggregate amount of grants, the Secretary of State may exercise his discretion by applying such formulae or other rules as he considers appropriate.
(5)The considerations which the Secretary of State takes into account in making a determination under subsection (2), and the formulae and other rules referred to in subsection (4), may be different for [F237different grant recipients or different classes of grant recipient].
(7)A grant to a [F238grant recipient] under this section shall be paid at such time, or in instalments of such amounts and at such times, as the Secretary of State may with the approval of the Treasury determine; and any such time may fall within or after the financial year concerned.
[F239(7A)Where the Greater London Authority receives a grant under this section, it shall forthwith account for the grant to the [F240Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] and pay it over to [F241that Office].]
(8)Where in consequence of a further determination under subsection (2) the amount of [F242a grant recipient's] grant is less than the amount already paid to it for the year concerned, a sum equal to the difference shall be paid by [F243the grant recipient] to the Secretary of State on such day as he may specify; but no sum shall be payable by [F244a grant recipient] under this subsection unless the report setting out the further determination has been approved by resolution of the House of Commons.
[F245(9)Where the Greater London Authority is required to pay a sum under subsection (8) above, the Mayor of London may direct the [F246Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] to pay an amount not exceeding that sum to the Greater London Authority on such day as he may specify in the direction.]
F232S. 46(1)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 46(1)(a) (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(2)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F233Words in s. 46(1)(b) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 92(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F234Words in s. 46(1) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(2)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F235Words in s. 46(2)(b) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(3), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F236Words in s. 46(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(4), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F237Words in s. 46(5) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(5), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F238Words in s. 46(7) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(6), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F239S. 46(7A) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 92(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F240Words in s. 46(7A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(7)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F241Words in s. 46(7A) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(7)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F242Words in s. 46(8) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(8)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F243Words in s. 46(8) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(8)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F244Words in s. 46(8) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(8)(c), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F245S. 46(9) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 92(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F246Words in s. 46(9) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 24(9), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
(1)The Secretary of State may make grants in respect of capital expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) for police purposes [F247by local policing bodies].
[F248(4)Any grant [F249under subsection (1) in respect of expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] shall be paid to the Greater London Authority.
(5)Where the Greater London Authority receives a grant under this section, it shall forthwith account for the grant to the [F250Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] and pay it over to [F251that Office].]
F247Words in s. 47(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(2)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F248S. 47(4)(5) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 93(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F249Words in s. 47(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(2)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F250Words in s. 47(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(2)(c)(i), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F251Words in s. 47(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(2)(c)(ii), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
(1)The Secretary of State may make grants in respect of expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) for police purposes [F252by local policing bodies in connection with safeguarding national security].
[F253(4)Any grant [F254under subsection (1) in respect of expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] shall be paid to the Greater London Authority.
(5)Where the Greater London Authority receives a grant under this section, it shall forthwith account for the grant to the [F255Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime] and pay it over to [F256that Office].]
F252Words in s. 48(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(3)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F253S. 48(4)(5) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 325, Sch. 27 para. 94(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F254Words in s. 48(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(3)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F255Words in s. 48(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(3)(c)(i), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F256Words in s. 48(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 25(3)(c)(ii), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F25749 Local inquiries.E+W
F257S. 49 repealed (7.6.2005) by Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 14, Sch. 3 (with ss. 44, 50); S.I. 2005/1432, art. 2
[F258(2A)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) or (2), regulations under this section may make provision with respect to the procedures to be followed by police and crime commissioners, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, in exercising—
and for this purpose “2011 Act” means the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.]
[F259(3)Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this section, regulations under this section shall—
procedures for the taking of disciplinary proceedings in respect of the conduct, efficiency and effectiveness of members of police forces, including procedures for cases in which such persons may be dealt with by dismissal.]
(4)In relation to any matter as to which provision may be made by regulations under this section, the regulations mayF260... —
(a)authorise or require provision to be made by, or confer discretionary powers on, the Secretary of State, [F261local policing bodies], chief officers of police or other persons, or
[F262(6A)Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this section, regulations under this section may make provision with respect to—
(b)the Commissioner of Police for the City of London.]
F258S. 50(2A)(2B) inserted (15.12.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 82(12), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 2(c)
F259S. 50(3) substituted (3.11.2008 for specified purposes, 1.12.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 3(2); S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 16(b) (with art. 4); S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(h)(i) (with art. 3)
F260Words in s. 50(4) repealed (3.11.2008 for specified purposes, 1.12.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 3(3), Sch. 28 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 16(b) (with art. 4); S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(h)(i) (with art. 3)
F261Words in s. 50(4)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 32; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F262S. 50(6A)(6B) inserted (19.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 3, 116(1); S.I. 2010/999, art. 2(a)
I2S. 50 wholly in force at 1.4.1999; s. 50(1)(2)(4)-(8) in force at 23.8.1996, see s. 104(1)(2); s. 50(3) in force at 1.4.1999 by S.I. 1999/533, art. 2
[F263(ba)the conduct [F264, efficiency and effectiveness] of special constables and the maintenance of discipline;]
[F265(2A)Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this section, regulations under this section shall—
procedures for the taking of disciplinary proceedings in respect of the conduct, efficiency and effectiveness of special constables, including procedures for cases in which such persons may be dealt with by dismissal.]
[F266(3A)In relation to any matter as to which provision may be made by regulations under this section, the regulations may—
(a)authorise or require provision to be made by, or confer discretionary powers on, the Secretary of State, [F267local policing bodies], chief officers of police or other persons, or
F263S. 51(2)(ba) inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 35, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(c)(ii)
F264Words in s. 51(2)(ba) inserted (3.11.2008 for specified purposes, 1.12.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 4(2); S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 16(b) (with art. 4); S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(h)(i) (with art. 3)
F265S. 51(2A) inserted (3.11.2008 for specified purposes, 1.12.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 4(3); S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 16(b) (with art. 4); S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(h)(i) (with art. 3)
F266S. 51(3A) inserted (25.6.1997) by 1997 c. 50, s. 128(1); S.I. 1997/1377, art. 2(2)(h)
F267Words in s. 51(3A)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 33; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
[F268(1A)In relation to any matter as to which provision may be made by regulations under this section, the regulations may—
(a)authorise or require provision to be made by, or confer discretionary powers on, the Secretary of State, [F269local policing bodies], chief officers of police or other persons, or
F268S. 52(1A) inserted (25.6.1997) by 1997 c. 50, s. 128(2); S.I. 1997/1377, art. 2(2)(h)
F269Words in s. 52(1A)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 34; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
53 Regulations as to standard [F270and provision] of equipment.E+W
[F271(1)]The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring equipment provided or used for police purposes to satisfy such requirements as to design and performance as may be prescribed in the regulations.
[F272(1A)The Secretary of State may by regulations make any or all of the following provisions—
(a)provision requiring [F273one or more police forces], when using equipment for the purposes specified in the regulations to use only—
(b)provision requiring [F274one or more police forces] to keep available for use the equipment falling within paragraph (a)(i) to (iii) which is specified or described in, or approved in accordance with, the regulations;
(c)provision prohibiting [F275one or more police forces] from using equipment of a type approved as mentioned in paragraph (a)(iii) except—
(d)provision requiring equipment used by [F276one or more police forces] to comply, in the case of all police forces, with such conditions as may be specified in the regulations, or as may be approved by the Secretary of State in accordance with the regulations;
(e)provision prohibiting [F277one or more police forces] from using equipment specified in the regulations, or any equipment of a description so specified.
[F278(1AA)The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision about the arrangements which must be, may be, or must not be, used for the provision of equipment for use for police purposes.
(b)prescribe arrangements which may be, or must be, used.]
(1B)The Secretary of State shall not make any regulations under subsection (1A) [F279or (1AA)] unless he considers it necessary to do so for the purpose of promoting the efficiency and effectiveness [F280of one or more police forces].
[F281(a)such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners;
[F282(za)software;]
F270Words in s. 53 title inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 93(2), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F271S. 53 renumbered as s. 53(1) (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 50, s. 134(1), Sch. 9 para. 75; S.I. 1997/354, art. 2(2)(ay)
F272S. 53(1A)-(2C) substituted for s. 53(2)(3) (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 6, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(a)
F273Words in s. 53(1A)(a) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(2)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F274Words in s. 53(1A)(b) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(2)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F275Words in s. 53(1A)(c) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(2)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F276Words in s. 53(1A)(d) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(2)(b), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F277Words in s. 53(1A)(e) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(2)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F278S. 53(1AA)(1AB) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 93(3), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F279Words in s. 53(1B) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 93(4), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F280Words in s. 53(1B) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(3), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
F281S. 53(2)(a)-(ab) substituted for s. 53(2)(a) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 93(5), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 4)
F282S. 53(2C)(za) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 11(4), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(b)
C8S. 53 extended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 44, 45; S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(aa)(bb)
[F28353A Regulation of procedures and practicesE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring [F284one or more police forces]—
F285(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F286(a)such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners;
F287(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F288(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)that the adoption of that procedure or practice is necessary in order to [F289—
(ii)] facilitate the carrying out by members of any two or more police forces of joint or co-ordinated operations;
F283S. 53A inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30) {ss. 7}, 108(2)-(5); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(a)
F284Words in s. 53A(1) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 12(2), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(c)
F285S. 53A(2)(b) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 35(2); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F286Ss. 53A(3)(a)-(ab) substituted for s. 53A(3)(a) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 35(3); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 14)
F287S. 53A(5) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 35(4); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F288S. 53A(6)(a) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 35(5); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
F289Words in s. 53A(7)(a) inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 12(3), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(c)
(2)The inspectors of constabulary shall inspect, and report F290... on the efficiency and effectiveness of, every police force maintained for a police area F291... F292... F293....
F294(2A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F295(2B)The Secretary of State may at any time require the inspectors of constabulary to carry out an inspection under this section of a police force maintained for any police area; and a requirement under this subsection may include a requirement for the inspection to be confined to a particular part of the force in question, to particular matters or to particular activities of that force.]
[F296(2BA)The local policing body for a police area may at any time request the inspectors of constabulary to carry out an inspection under this section of a police force maintained for that police area; and a request under this subsection may include a request for the inspection to be confined to a particular part of the force in question, to particular matters or to particular activities of that force.
(2BB)Where a local policing body requests the inspectors to carry out an inspection under subsection (2BA), the body must pay to the inspectors such reasonable costs incurred or to be incurred in connection with the inspection as the inspectors may require.]
F297(2C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F298(2D)It shall be the duty of the chief inspector of constabulary—
F299(3A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)The chief inspector of constabulary shall in each year submit to the Secretary of State a report [F300on the carrying out of inspections under this section], and the [F301chief inspector] shall lay a copy of that report before Parliament.
[F302(4A)A report under subsection (4) must include the chief inspector's assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of policing in England and Wales for the year in respect of which the report is prepared.]
[F303(6)Schedule 4A (which makes further provision about the inspectors of constabulary) has effect.]
F290Words in s. 54(2) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(2), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F291Word in s. 54(2) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 137, 138(2), Sch. 7 Pt. 3; S.I. 2002/533, art. 2(e)
F292Words in s. 54(2) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 71(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)
F293Words in s. 54(2) repealed (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 28 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 50(7)(a)
F294S. 54(2A) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(3), 157(1); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(a)
F295S. 54(2B) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 71(3); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10
F296S. 54(2BA)(2BB) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(4), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F297S. 54(2C) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(5), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F298S. 54(2D) inserted (1.4.2004) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 108(2), Sch. 7 para. 15; S.I. 2004/913, art. 2(e)
F299S. 54(3A) repealed (19.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 2(2), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.I. 2010/999, arts. 2(d), 4 (as amended by S.I. 2010/1986, art. 3)
F300Words in s. 54(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(6)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F301Words in s. 54(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(6)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F302S. 54(4A) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 83(7), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F303S. 54(6) inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 29(1), 53(1); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(m) (with art. 6)
C9S. 54 applied (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 93(1), 138(2); S.I. 2002/533, art. 2(a)
C10Ss. 54-56: power to apply conferred (7.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), ss. 27(2)(a)(i), 53(1); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(1)
C11Ss. 54-56: power to apply conferred (21.7.2009) by Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (c. 11), ss. 29(2)(a), 58(1) (with s. 36(4))
C12S. 54(2D) applied (10.12.2012) by The Customs (Inspections by Her Majestys Inspectors of Constabulary and the Scottish Inspectors) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2840), regs. 1, 11(1)
[F304(1)The inspectors of constabulary must arrange for any report prepared under section 54 to be published in such manner as appears to the inspectors to be appropriate.]
[F305(2)But the inspectors of constabulary must exclude from publication under subsection (1) anything that the inspectors consider—
[F305(2A)The inspectors must disclose to the Secretary of State anything excluded from publication by virtue of subsection (2).]
[F306(3)The inspectors of constabulary must send a copy of the published report to—
(d)any police and crime panel established under section 28 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 for the police area of that police force.]
(4)The [F307local policing body] shall invite the chief officer of police to submit comments on the published report to the [F308body] before such date as it may specify.
(5)The [F309local policing body] shall prepare comments on the published report and shall arrange for—
(c)any response which the [F310body] has to the comments submitted by the chief officer of police,
to be published in such manner as appears to the [F310body] to be appropriate.
(6)The [F311local policing body] F312 ... shall send a copy of any document published under subsection (5) to the Secretary of State.
F313(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F314(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F304S. 55(1) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(2), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F305S. 55(2)(2A) substituted for s. 55(2) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(3), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F306S. 55(3) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(4), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F307Words in s. 55(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(5)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F308Word in s. 55(4) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(5)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F309Words in s. 55(5) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(6)(a), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F310Words in s. 55(5)(c) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(6)(b), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F311Words in s. 55(6) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(7), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F312Words in s. 55(6) repealed (3.7.2000) by virtue of 1999 c. 29, ss. 325, 423, Sch. 27 para. 96, Sch. 34 Pt. VII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)) which provides that the words “(except where he is himself the police authority)" shall be repealed; S.I. 2000/1648, art. 2, Sch.
F313S. 55(7) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 72, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)
F314S. 55(8) omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), ss. 84(8), 157(1); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
C13S. 55 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), s. 63(6); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(tt)
C14S. 56 modified (29.4.2005) by The Revenue and Customs (Inspections) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1133), regs. 1, 10(1)
[F315(1A)The power conferred by subsection (1) includes power to give financial assistance to any person in connection with the provision or maintenance of such organisations, facilities and services as are mentioned in that subsection.
(1D)Any sums received by the Secretary of State by virtue of terms and conditions imposed under that subsection are to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.]
(3)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for requiring [F316one or more police forces] to use specified facilities or services, or facilities or services of a specified description, (whether or not provided under subsection (1)) if he considers that it would be in the interests of the efficiency or effectiveness of the police for them to do so.
[F317(3A)Regulations under this section relating to all police forces may also require the [F318Serious Organised Crime Agency] to use the specified facilities or services, or the facilities or services of a specified description, if the Secretary of State considers that it would be in the interests of the efficiency or effectiveness of the [F319Agency for the Agency ] to do so.]
[F320(a)such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners,
(ab)the Common Council,]
[F321(c)if the regulations relate to the Serious Organised Crime Agency, that Agency.]
F322(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F322(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F315S. 57(1A)-(1D) inserted (8.5.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 128(1), 153(1)(c) (with s. 128(2))
F316Words in s. 57(3) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 13, 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(d)
F317S. 57(3A) inserted (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 50, s. 134(1), Sch. 9 para. 78(2); S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(2)(ay)
F318Words in s. 57(3A) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 73(2)(a); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10
F319Words in s. 57(3A) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 73(2)(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10
F320S. 57(4)(a)-(ab) substituted for s. 57(4)(a) (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 36(2); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 15)
F321S. 57(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 73(3); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10
F322S. 57(5)(6) omitted (22.11.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 36(3); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
Part IIIU.K. Police Representative Institutions
(2)A Police Federation may represent a member of a police force at any proceedings brought under regulations made in accordance with section 50(3) above or [F323under section 48 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 in so far as relating to the matters described in section 52 of that Act,] or on an appeal from any such proceedings.
(3)Except on an appeal to a police appeals tribunal or as [F324provided in regulations made in accordance with] section 84, a member of a police force may only be represented under subsection (2) by another member of a police force.
[F325(7A)For the purposes of subsection (1), a member of the staff of the National Policing Improvement Agency who is—
shall be treated as a member of a police force in England and Wales, and references in this section to police service shall be construed accordingly.]
F326(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F323Words in s. 59(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 13(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(2)
F324Words in s. 59(3) substituted (1.12.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 5; S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with art. 3)
F325S. 59(7A) inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 1 para. 65; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(a) (with art. 6)
F326S. 59(8) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 74, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)
C15S. 59 modified (S.) (temp. from 22.8.1996 to 22.8.1996) and (E.W.) (temp. from 22.8.1996) by virtue of 1996 c. 16, s. 103, Sch. 8 Pt. III para. 11; S.I. 1996/2146, art. 2
(c)with respect to the manner in which representations may be made by committees or bodies of the Federations to [F327local policing bodies,] [F328the Scottish Police Authority], chief officers of police and the Secretary of State;
(d)for the payment by the Secretary of State of expenses incurred in connection with the Federations and for the use by the Federations of premises provided by [F329local policing bodies or] [F330the Scottish Police Authority] for police purposes; and
(e)for modifying any regulations under the M4Police Pensions Act 1976, section 50 above or section [F33148 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012] in relation to any member of a police force who is the secretary or an officer of a Police Federation and for requiring the appropriate Federation to make contributions in respect of the pay, pension or allowances payable to or in respect of any such person.
F332(2A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F327Words in s. 60(2)(c) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 37(a); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F328Words in s. 60(2)(c) substituted (S.) (1.1.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 13(3)(a); S.S.I. 2012/333, art. 2, sch. 1 (with sch. 2 para. 3) and (E.W.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(a)
F329Words in s. 60(2)(d) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 37(b); S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F330Words in s. 60(2)(d) substituted (S.) (1.1.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 13(3)(b); S.S.I. 2012/333, art. 2, sch. 1 (with sch. 2 para. 3) and (E.W.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b)
F331Words in s. 60(2)(e) substituted (S.) (1.1.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 13(3)(c); S.S.I. 2012/333, art. 2, sch. 1 (with sch. 2 para. 3) and (E.W.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(c)
F332S. 60(2A) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 75, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10,, 13(y)