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.