The text of ss. 8(1)(6), 18(2), 21(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I paras. 1–5, 6(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II, Sch. 3 para. 16(1)(2), Sch. 5 para. 1 and Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
The text of ss. 8(1)(6), 18(2), 21(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I paras. 1–5, 6(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II, Sch. 3 para. 16(1)(2), Sch. 5 para. 1 and Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Words inserted by S.I. 1983/1202, art. 2
S. 20(4)(5), Sch. 5 para. 2 repealed by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36, SIF 83:1), Sch. 8
S. 21(1) repealed by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1), s. 29(4), Sch. 7 Pt. III
1839 c. xciv.
For the purposes of this Part, the holding of the office of constable shall be treated as employment—
by the chief officer of police as respects any act done by him in relation to a constable or that office;
by the police authority as respects any act done by them in relation to a constable or that office.
Regulations made under section 33, 34 or 35 of the
as to requirements relating to height, uniform or equipment, or allowances in lieu of uniform or equipment, or
so far as special treatment is accorded to women in connection with pregnancy or childbirth, or
in relation to pensions to or in respect of special constables or police cadets.
Nothing in this Part renders unlawful any discrimination between male and female constables as to matters such as are mentioned in subsection (2)(a).
There shall be paid out of the police fund—
any compensation, costs or expenses awarded against a chief officer of police in any proceedings brought against him under this Act, and any costs or expenses incurred by him in any such proceedings so far as not recovered by him in the proceedings; and
any sum required by a chief officer of police for the settlement of any claim made against him under this Act if the settlement is approved by the police authority.
Any proceedings under this Act which, by virtue of subsection (1), would lie against a chief officer of police shall be brought against the chief officer of police for the time being or, in the case of a vacancy in that office, against the person for the time being performing the functions of that office; and references in subsection (4) to the chief officer of police shall be construed accordingly.
Subsections (1) and (3) apply to a police cadet and appointment as a police cadet as they apply to a constable and the office of constable.
In this section—
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in relation to a person appointed, or an appointment falling to be made, under a specified Act, has the same meaning as in the
in relation to any other person or appointment means the officer who has the direction and control of the body of constables or cadets in question;
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in relation to a person appointed, or an appointment falling to be made, under a specified Act, has the same meaning as in the
in relation to any other person or appointment, means the authority by whom the person in question is or on appointment would be paid;
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In the application of this section to Scotland, in subsection (7) for any reference to the
Nothing in this Part renders unlawful any discrimination between male and female prison officers as to requirements relating to height.
In section 7(2) of the
Nothing in this Part applies to employment for purposes of an organised religion where the employment is limited to one sex so as to comply with the doctrines of the religion or avoid offending the religious susceptibilities of a significant number of its followers.
Nothing in section 13 applies to an authorisation or qualification (as defined in that section) for purposes of an organised religion where the authorisation or qualification is limited to one sex so as to comply with the doctrines of the religion or avoid offending the religious susceptibilities of a significant number of its followers.
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Throughout the