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Police Act 1964
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3(1)The Secretary of State shall, unless it appears to him that the case is of such a nature that it can properly be determined without taking evidence, appoint one or more persons (one at least of whom shall be a person engaged or experienced in police administration) to hold an inquiry and report to him.
(2)Subsections (2) and (3) of section 290 of the Local Government Act 1933 shall apply to any inquiry under this paragraph as they apply to an inquiry under that section.
(3)The Secretary of State shall, before making an order under the principal section, consider any report made to him under this paragraph, as well as the notice of appeal and any other documents submitted to him by the appellant and the respondent in accordance with rules under this Schedule.
(4)The Secretary of State may, before making an order under the principal section, remit the case for further investigation by the person or persons who held the inquiry, or, if he thinks fit, for further consideration by the disciplinary authority.
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