In section 51 of the M1Police Act 1996 (regulations for special constables), after subsection (3) there shall be inserted—

“(3A)

In relation to any matter as to which provision may be made by regulations under this section, the regulations may—

(a)

authorise or require provision to be made by, or confer discretionary powers on, the Secretary of State, police authorities, chief officers of police or other persons, or

(b)

authorise or require the delegation by any person of functions conferred on that person by or under the regulations.”.

In section 52 of that Act (regulations for police cadets) after subsection (1) there shall be inserted—

“(1A)

In relation to any matter as to which provision may be made by regulations under this section, the regulations may—

(a)

authorise or require provision to be made by, or confer discretionary powers on, the Secretary of State, police authorities, chief officers of police or other persons, or

(b)

authorise or require the delegation by any person of functions conferred on that person by or under the regulations.”.