SCHEDULE 4Minor and consequential amendments and repeals

Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

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In section 114—

a

in subsection (2), for “a Minister of the Crown” substitute “ a person mentioned in subsection (2A) ”,

b

after subsection (2) insert—

2A

Any of the following persons may make a statement for the purposes of subsection (2)—

a

a Minister of the Crown;

b

a member of the Scottish Executive;

c

any other office-holder in the Scottish Administration; or

d

a nominee of any person mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).

c

in subsection (3), for “Sections 113A(3) to (6) and 113C to 113F” substitute “ Section 113A(3) to (6) ”.