Part II Central Supervision, Direction and Facilities
Functions of Secretary of State
F140BProcedure for directions under section 40 or 40A
(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision as to the procedure to be followed in cases where—
(a)
a proposal is made for the giving of a direction under section 40;
(b)
a proposal is made for the giving of a direction under section 40A.
(2)
Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult with—
(a)
the Association of Police Authorities;
(b)
the Association of Chief Police Officers; and
(c)
such other persons as he thinks fit.
(3)
Regulations under this section may make different provision for different cases and circumstances.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section shall not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
(5)
On giving a direction under section 40 or section 40A to a police authority, the Secretary of State shall notify the chief officer of police of the force in question that he has given that direction.
(6)
Where the Secretary of State gives a direction under section 40 or section 40A he shall lay before Parliament—
(a)
a copy of the direction; and
(b)
a report about it.
(7)
A report under F2subsection (6)—
(a)
shall be prepared at such time as the Secretary of State considers appropriate; and
(b)
may relate to more than one direction.