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(1)The Secretary of State may at any time require the inspectors of constabulary to carry out, for the purposes of this section, an inspection under section 33(3) of this Act of any police force maintained under section 1 of this Act.
(2)Where a report made to the Secretary of State on an inspection carried out for the purposes of this section states—
(a)that, in the opinion of the person making the report, the force inspected is not efficient; or
(b)that in his opinion, unless remedial measures are taken, the force will cease to be efficient,
the Secretary of State may direct the police authority or [F2joint police board]] for the area for which the force is maintained to take such measures as may be specified in the direction.
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 26(A)-(C) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 29, s. 54; S.I. 1995/492, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 4)
F2Words in s. 26A(2) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 71(10); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)
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