(1)The Secretary of State may from time to time issue guidance relating to the exercise by a constable of functions under sections 24 to 30.
(2)A constable must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1) when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.
(3)Before issuing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)the Association of Chief Police Officers,
(b)the National Policing Improvement Agency, and
(c)such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.