SCHEDULES
C2F1F2SCHEDULE 4AFurther provision about Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary
Sch. 4A inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 29(2), 53(1); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(m) (with art. 6)
Sch. 4A modified (temp.) (1.10.2008) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments and Transitory Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2250), arts. 1(1), 3(4)
F1Failure to comply with notice under paragraph 6A or 6B
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If a person who has received a notice under paragraph 6A or 6B—
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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.
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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.
Sch. 4A paras. 6A-6F and cross-headings substituted for Sch. 4A paras. 6A, 6B and cross-headings (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 2.5.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 36(1), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 4(a)