SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Directions by Secretary of State about Constabulary

Remedial action

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1

This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State considers that the Police Authority is failing—

a

to meet an objective set out by him under this Schedule; or

b

to comply with a direction given under this Schedule.

2

This paragraph also applies where a report under section 62 following an inspection states—

a

that the Constabulary is, whether generally or in a specified respect, not efficient or not effective; or

b

that the Constabulary is likely, unless remedial action is taken, to cease to be efficient or effective, whether generally or in a specified respect.

3

Where this paragraph applies, the Secretary of State may give a direction requiring the Police Authority to take the particular steps specified in the direction for the purpose of remedying—

a

the failure to meet the objective or to comply with the direction; or

b

the matters stated in the report under section 62.

4

Before giving a direction under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must—

a

notify the Police Authority and the chief constable of his intention to give a direction and of his reasons for doing so; and

b

give the Police Authority and the chief constable an opportunity of making representations.