Police Act 1996

Part III U.K. Police Representative Institutions

59 Police Federations. E+W+S

[F1 (1) There shall continue to be a Police Federation for England and Wales and a Police Federation for Scotland for the purpose of representing members of the police forces in those countries respectively in all matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, except for—

(a) questions of promotion affecting individuals, and

(b) (subject to subsection (2)) questions of discipline affecting individuals.]

[F1 (1) There shall continue to be a Police Federation for England and Wales for the purpose of representing members of the police forces in England and Wales, and special constables appointed for a police area in England and Wales, in all matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, except for—

(a) questions of promotion affecting individuals, and

(b) (subject to subsection (2)) questions of discipline affecting individuals.]

[F2 (1A) In fulfilling that purpose, the Police Federation for England and Wales must—

(a) protect the public interest,

(b) maintain high standards of conduct, and

(c) maintain high standards of transparency.]

[F3 (1B) There shall continue to be a Police Federation for Scotland for the purpose of representing constables of the Police Service of Scotland in all matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, except for—

(a) questions of promotion affecting individuals, and

(b) (subject to subsection (2A)) questions of discipline affecting individuals.]

[F4 (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 [F5 under 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.]

[F4 (2) The Police Federation for England and Wales may—

(a) represent a member of a police force at any proceedings brought under regulations made in accordance with section 50(3) above, or on an appeal from any such proceedings;

(b) represent a special constable at any proceedings brought under regulations made in accordance with section 51(2A) above, or on an appeal from any such proceedings.

(2A) The Police Federation for Scotland may represent a constable of the Police Service of Scotland at any proceedings brought under regulations made in accordance with section 48 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8) in so far as relating to the matters described in section 52 of that Act, or on an appeal from any such proceedings.]

[F6 (3) Except on an appeal to a police appeals tribunal or as [F7 provided 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.]

[F6 (3) Except on an appeal to a police appeals tribunal or as provided in regulations made in accordance with section 84—

(a) a member of a police force in England and Wales may only be represented under subsection (2)(a) by another member of a police force or a special constable;

(b) a special constable appointed for a police area in England and Wales may only be represented under subsection (2)(b) by another special constable or a member of a police force;

(c) a constable of the Police Service of Scotland may only be represented under subsection (2A) by another constable of the Police Service of Scotland.]

(4) The Police Federations shall act through local and central representative bodies.

(5) The Police Federations and every branch of a Federation shall be entirely independent of, and subject to subsection (6) unassociated with, any body or person outside the police service, but may employ persons outside the police service in an administrative or advisory capacity.

(6) The Secretary of State—

(a) may authorise a Police Federation or a branch of a Federation to be associated with a person or body outside the police service in such cases and manner, and subject to such conditions and restrictions, as he may specify, and

(b) may vary or withdraw an authorisation previously given;

and anything for the time being so authorised shall not be precluded by subsection (5).

(7) This section applies to police cadets as it applies to members of police forces, and references to the police service shall be construed accordingly.

F8 (7A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 59(1) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 4(4), 208(4)(a)

F2 S. 59(1A) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 49, 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 9

F3 S. 59(1B) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 4(5), 208(4)(a)

F4 S. 59(2)(2A) substituted for s. 59(2) (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 4(6), 208(4)(a)

F5 Words 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)

F6 S. 59(3) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 4(7), 208(4)(a)

F7 Words 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)

F8 S. 59(7A) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 40; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F9 S. 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)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 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

60 Regulations for Police Federations. E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

(a) prescribe the constitution and proceedings of the Police Federations, or

(b) authorise the Federations to make rules concerning such matters relating to their constitution and proceedings as may be specified in the regulations.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under this section may make provision—

(a) with respect to the membership of the Federations;

(b) with respect to the raising of funds by the Federations by voluntary subscription and the use and management of funds derived from such subscriptions;

(c) with respect to the manner in which representations may be made by committees or bodies of the Federations to [F10 local policing bodies,] [F11 the 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 [F12 local policing bodies or] [F13 the Scottish Police Authority] for police purposes; and

(e) [F14 for modifying any regulations under the M1 Police Pensions Act 1976, section 50 above or section [F15 48 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] [F14 about the pay, pension or allowances and other conditions of service for any member of a police force or special constable who is the secretary or officer of a Police Federation (including provision which applies existing regulations with modifications), and may require] the appropriate Federation to make contributions in respect of the pay, pension or allowances payable to or in respect of any such person.

F16 (2A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Regulations under this section may contain such supplementary and transitional provisions as appear to the Secretary of State to be appropriate, including provisions adapting references in any enactment (including this Act) to committees or other bodies of the Federations.

[F17 (4) Before making any regulations under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a) for regulations extending to England and Wales, the national board of the Police Federation for England and Wales, and

(b) for regulations extending to Scotland, the three Central Committees of the Police Federation for Scotland, sitting together as a Joint Committee.]

(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(6) This section applies to police cadets as it applies to members of police forces.

Textual Amendments

F10 Words 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

F11 Words 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)

F12 Words 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

F13 Words 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)

F14 Words in s. 60(2)(e) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 4(8), 208(4)(a)

F15 Words 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)

F16 S. 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)

F17 S. 60(4) substituted (31.12.2017) by The Police Federation (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1140), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1(2) (with Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 S. 60: transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1; S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

Marginal Citations

M1 1976 c. 35.

F18 60A Sections 59 and 60: special provision for the Scottish Police Services Authority and the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency S

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Textual Amendments

F18 S. 60A repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

61 The Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom. U.K.

[F19 (1) There shall continue to be a Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom for the consideration by persons representing the interests of—

(a) the [F20 persons and bodies] who between them maintain the police forces in Great Britain and the [F21 Police Service of Northern Ireland],

F22 (aa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) the persons who are members of those police forces or of [F23 the Police Service] or are police cadets,

F24 (ba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F25 (bb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, F26 . . .

F27 (ca) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F28 (cb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29 (cc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F30 (cd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d) the Secretary of State, F31 [F32 ...

(e) the Scottish Ministers,] [F33 and

(f) the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland,]

of questions relating to hours of duty, leave, pay and allowances, pensions or the issue, use and return of police clothing, personal equipment and accoutrements.

(2) The Chairman and any deputy chairman or chairmen of the Board shall be appointed by the Prime Minister [F34 after consultation with the Scottish Ministers] [F35 and the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland]

(3) Subject to subsection (2), the Board shall continue to be constituted in accordance with such arrangements, made after consultations between the Secretary of State and organisations representing the interests of the persons referred to in paragraphs [F36 (a), (b), (c) [F37 , (e) and (f)]] of subsection (1), as appear to the Secretary of State to be satisfactory.

(4) The Secretary of State may—

(a) pay to the Chairman and to any deputy chairman or chairmen of the Board such fees as the Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, determine, and

(b) defray any expenses incurred by the Board.

[F38 (5) The Scottish Ministers may make payments towards the expenses incurred by the Board in relation to the exercise by it of its function in or as regards Scotland.

F39 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F40 (7) The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland may make payments towards the expenses incurred by the Board in relation to the exercise by it of its function in or as regards Northern Ireland.]]

Textual Amendments

F19 S. 61 repealed (1.9.2014 for E.W.N.I.) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 131(2), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2125, art. 4(a)

F20 Words in s. 61(1)(a) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 38; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1

F21 Words in s. 61(1)(a) substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78, Sch. 6 para. 12(2); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.

F22 S. 61(1)(aa) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 76, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F23 Words in s. 61(1)(b) substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78, Sch. 6 para. 12(2); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.

F24 S. 61(1)(ba) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 76, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F25 S. 61(1)(bb) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 41; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F26 Word in 61(1)(c) omitted (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 2(a)(i); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F27 S. 61(1)(ca) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F28 S. 61(1)(cb) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F29 S. 61(1)(cc) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F30 S. 61(1)(cd) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F31 Word in s. 61(1)(d) omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)(a) (with arts. 28-31)

F32 It is provided that s. 61(1)(e) and word “and" immediately preceding it shall be inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 2(a)(ii); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F33 S. 61(1)(f) and word inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)(b) (with arts. 28-31)

F34 Words in s. 61(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 2(b); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F35 Words in s. 61(2) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(3) (with arts. 28-31)

F36 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.7.1999) by 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 2(c); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F37 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(4) (with arts. 28-31)

F38 S. 61(5)(6) inserted (1.7.1999) by 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 2(d); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F39 S. 61(6) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(4)

F40 S. 61(7) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(5) (with arts. 28-31)

62 Functions of the Board with respect to regulations. U.K.

[F19 (1) Before making—

(a) regulations under section 50 or 52;

F41 (aa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F42 (ab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F43 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F44 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F45 (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

with respect to any of the matters mentioned in section 61(1) (other than pensions), the Secretary of State shall take into consideration any recommendation made by the Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom and shall supply the Board with a draft of the regulations.

[F46 (1ZA) Before making regulations under section 25 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 with respect to any of the matters mentioned in section 61(1) (other than pensions), the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland shall take into consideration any recommendation made by the Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom and shall supply the Board with a draft of the regulations.]

[F47 (1A) Before making

[F48 (a)] regulations under section [F49 48 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012] F50 ...

F51 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

with respect to any of the matters mentioned in section 61(1) (other than pensions), the Scottish Ministers shall take into consideration any recommendation made by the Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom and shall supply the Board with a draft of the regulations [F52 or order].]

F53 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F54 (1AA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F55 (1AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F56 (1AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F57 (1B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F58 (1C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F59 (1D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F60 (1E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) The arrangements referred to in section 61(3) shall regulate the procedure for reaching agreement on a recommendation to be made by the Board for the purposes of [F61 subsection (1), [F62 or (1A)]] above F63 ... and shall include provision for arriving at such a recommendation by arbitration in such circumstances as may be determined by or under the arrangements.

[F64 (2A) The arrangements referred to in section 61(3) shall regulate the procedure for reaching agreement on a recommendation to be made by the Board for the purposes of subsection (1ZA) above and shall include provision for arriving at such a recommendation by arbitration in such circumstances as may be determined by or under the arrangements.]

(3) No regulations relating to pensions shall be made under section 52 above F65 ... or [F66 section 25 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998] except after consultation with the Board.]

Textual Amendments

F19 S. 61 repealed (1.9.2014 for E.W.N.I.) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 131(2), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2125, art. 4(a)

F41 S. 62(1)(aa) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 77(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F42 S. 62(1)(ab) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 77(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F43 S. 62(1)(b) repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 para. 124(a); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F44 S. 62(1)(c) omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 7(2) (with arts. 28-31)

F45 S. 62(1)(d) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 42(2); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F46 S. 62(1ZA) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 7(3) (with arts. 28-31)

F47 S. 62(1A) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 para. 124(b); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F48 Words in s. 62(1A) renumbered as s. 62(1A)(a) (1.1.2007) by Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), s. 104(1), sch. 6 para. 5(4)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2006/607, art. 3, Sch.

F49 Words in s. 62(1A)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 13(4); 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(5)

F50 Words in s. 62(1A)(a) omitted (S.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/119), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 17

F51 S. 62(1A)(b) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F52 Words in s. 62(1A) inserted (1.1.2007) by Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), s. 104(1), sch. 6 para. 5(4)(a)(iii); S.S.I. 2006/607, art. 3, Sch.

F53 S. 62(1A) (as inserted by Police Act 1997 (c. 50), Sch. 9 para. 82(2)) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 77(3), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F54 S. 62(1AA) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F55 S. 62(1AB) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F56 S. 62(1AC) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F57 S. 62(1B) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 77(4), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F58 S. 62(1C) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 77(4), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F59 S. 62(1D) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 42(3); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F60 S. 62(1E) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 42(3); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F61 Words in s. 62(2) substituted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 1 para. 67(4); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(a) (with art. 6)

F62 Words in s. 62(2) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 42(4); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F63 Words in s. 62(2) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F64 S. 62(2A) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 7(4) (with arts. 28-31)

F65 Words in s. 62(3) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(6)

F66 Words in s. 62(3) substituted (9.2.1999) by 1998 c. 32, s. 34(2); S.R. 1999/48, art. 3 (with art. 4)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 S. 62(2) applied (1.9.2000 with effect from 1.9.1996) by S.I. 1995/215, reg. 39(1A) as substituted for s. 39(1) (1.9.2000 with effect from 1.9.1996) by S.I. 2000/2013, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(1)

C4 S. 62(2) applied (S.) (25.6.2004) by The Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/257), regs. 1(2), 46(1) (with reg. 4(2))

C5 S. 62(3) excluded (N.I.) (23.11.2000) by 2000 c. 32, ss. 49(4), 79(2) (with Sch. 7 para. 2)

63 [F67 Police Advisory Board for England and Wales] E+W+S

(1) There shall continue to be a Police Advisory Board for England and Wales F68 ... for the purpose of advising the Secretary of State on general questions affecting the police F69 ....

F70 (1ZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F71 (1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F72 (1B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F73 (1C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) The constitution and proceedings of [F74 the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales] shall be such as the Secretary of State may determine after consulting organisations representing the interests [F75 of local policing bodies,] of police authorities and of members of police forces and police cadets.

[F76 (3) Before making—

(a) [F77 regulations or rules under section 50, 52, 84 or 85], other than regulations [F78 to which section 50(2ZC) applies or] [F79 regulations of a kind referred to in section 52A(1)], or

(b) regulations under Part 2 [F80 or 2B] of the Police Reform Act 2002, [F81 or]

F82 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F83 (d) an order under section 97A, or

(e) an order under section 11A of the Police Pensions Act 1976 (power to amend kinds of service),]

the Secretary of State shall supply the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales with a [F84 draft of the regulations, rules or order], and take into consideration any representations made by that Board.]

[F85 (4) Section 4K of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 [F86 and section 107EE of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 also impose requirements] on the Secretary of State to consult the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales.]

Textual Amendments

F67 Words in s. 63 title substituted (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. 2 para. 25(2)

F68 Words in s. 63(1) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 97(2)(a)(i), 129(2) (with s. 100); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(7)(a)(i)

F69 Words in s. 63(1) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 97(2)(a)(ii), 129(2) (with s. 100); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(7)(a)(ii)

F70 S. 63(1ZA) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 97(2)(b), 129(2) (with s. 100); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

F71 S. 63(1A) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 78(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F72 S. 63(1B) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 78(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F73 S. 63(1C) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 43; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F74 Words in s. 63(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 97(2)(c), 129(2) (with s. 100); 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(7)(b)

F75 Words in s. 63(2) inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 39; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1

F76 S. 63(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 78(3); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10

F77 Words in s. 63(3)(a) substituted (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 22 para. 6(2); S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 47

F78 Words in s. 63(3)(a) inserted (13.5.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 123(4), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/949, art. 3, Sch. para. 10

F79 Words in s. 63(3)(a) substituted (1.9.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 133(2), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2125, art. 2(c)

F80 Words in s. 63(3)(b) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 28(5), 183(1)(5)(e)

F81 S. 63(3)(c) and word inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 1 para. 68(3); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(a) (with art. 6)

F82 S. 63(3)(c) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 43; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F83 S. 63(3)(d)(e) and word inserted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 10(3)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(a)

F84 Words in s. 63(3) substituted (29.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 10(3)(b), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(a)

F85 S. 63(4) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 76; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

F86 Words in s. 63(4) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 17.7.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 8(6), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/726, reg. 2(a)

64 Membership of trade unions. E+W+S

(1) Subject to the following provisions of this section, a member of a police force shall not be a member of any trade union, or of any association having for its objects, or one of its objects, to control or influence the pay, pensions or conditions of service of any police force.

(2) Where a person was a member of a trade union before becoming a member of a police force, he may, with the consent of the chief officer of police, continue to be a member of that union during the time of his service in the police force.

F87 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) This section applies to police cadets as it applies to members of a police force, and references to a police force or to service in a police force shall be construed accordingly.

F88 (4A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F88 (4B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F89 (4C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F90 (4D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F91 (4E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F92 (4F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) Nothing in this section applies to membership of the Police Federations, or of any body recognised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section as representing members of police forces who are not members of those Federations.

Textual Amendments

F87 S. 64(3) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 349

F88 S. 64(4A)(4B) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 79, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(y)

F89 S. 64(4C) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 44; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F90 S. 64(4D) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 44; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F91 S. 64(4E) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(8)

F92 S. 64(4F) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121) and omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of 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(8)