Part 1The Civil Nuclear Industry

Chapter 3Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Rights etc. of members of the Constabulary

66Representation at certain disciplinary proceedings

1

This section applies where disciplinary proceedings conducted in accordance with arrangements made by the Police Authority may lead to a member of the Constabulary who is not a senior officer being—

a

dismissed;

b

required to resign; or

c

reduced in rank.

2

The member of the Constabulary must be given an opportunity to elect to be legally represented—

a

in those proceedings; and

b

on any appeal under the arrangements.

3

If he so elects, he may be represented, at his option, by counsel or by a solicitor.

4

The member of the Constabulary, if he is not legally represented, may be represented in the proceedings or on an appeal only by a person who is—

a

a member of the Constabulary;

b

a member of a police force maintained under the Police Act 1996 (c. 16);

c

a constable of a police force maintained under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77);

d

a constable of the British Transport Police Force; or

e

a member of the Ministry of Defence Police.