Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 1 Ch. 1 extended (15.11.2003) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 38, 108, Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2003/2593, art. 2(d)
C2Pt. 1 Ch. 1 modified (26.12.2004) by The Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amendment of Minimum Age) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3166), art. 6
The Secretary of State may issue guidance—
(a)about the exercise of the discretion given to constables by this Chapter;
(b)about the issuing of penalty notices;
(c)with a view to encouraging good practice in connection with the operation of provisions of this Chapter.