SCHEDULES
F2F1SCHEDULE 4AFurther provision about Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary
F2Failure to comply with notice under paragraph 6A or 6B
6C
(1)
If a person who has received a notice under paragraph 6A or 6B—
(a)
fails or refuses without reasonable excuse to do what is required by the notice, or
(b)
(in the case of a notice under paragraph 6A) knowingly or recklessly provides information in response to the notice that is false in a material respect,
the chief inspector of constabulary may certify in writing to the High Court that the person has failed to comply with the notice.
(2)
The High Court may then inquire into the matter and, after hearing any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the person, and after hearing any statement offered in defence, deal with the person as if the person had committed a contempt of court.