Point in time view as at 01/03/2005.
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4(1)This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State considers that the Police Authority is failing—E+W+S
(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 13 para. 4 in force at 1.3.2005 by S.I. 2005/442, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
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