Part II Central Supervision, Direction and Facilities
Functions of Secretary of State
C140BF4Procedure 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—
F3a
such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners;
aa
the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;
ab
the Common Council;
b
F5the National Police Chiefs' Council; 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 F1local policing body, 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.