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24His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of ConstabularyE+W

(1)Schedule 4A to the Police Act 1996 (further provision about inspectors of constabulary) is amended as follows.

(2)In paragraph 2 (inspection programmes and frameworks), in sub-paragraph (2), omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (i) and insert—

(ia)the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses, and.

(3)In paragraph 5 (joint action), after sub-paragraph (6) insert—

(7)The Secretary of State, the Lord Chancellor and the Attorney General may by a joint direction require a joint inspection programme to include provision for the inspection, at specified times, of specified matters relating to the experiences and treatment of victims.

(8)In sub-paragraph (7)—

  • specified” means specified in the direction;

  • victim” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.

Commencement Information

I1S. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 81(2)

I2S. 24(1)(2) in force at 29.1.2025 by S.I. 2025/95, reg. 2(f)

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