(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.