Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

Part VI U.K. Police and Probation Services

Commissioners and Commanders U.K.

316 Functions of the Deputy Commissioner. U.K.

After section 9B of the M1 Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—

“9C Functions of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

(1) The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis may exercise any or all of the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis—

(a) during any absence, incapacity or suspension from duty of the Commissioner,

(b) during any vacancy in the office of the Commissioner, or

(c) at any other time, with the consent of the Commissioner.

(2) The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall not have power to act by virtue of subsection (1)(a) or (b) for a continuous period exceeding three months, except with the consent of the Secretary of State.

(3) The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall also have all the powers and duties of an Assistant Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.”

Marginal Citations

M1 1996 c. 16.