Police and Justice Act 2006

Functions of police authorities E+W

7 (1) Section 6 (general functions of police authorities) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) the words after “section 3” become paragraph (a) of that subsection;

(b) at the end of that paragraph there is inserted “, and

(b) shall hold the chief officer of police of that force to account for the exercise of his functions and those of persons under his direction and control.”

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “objectives determined by the Secretary of State under section 37” there is substituted “ strategic priorities determined by the Secretary of State under section 37A ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “under section 7” there is substituted “ by virtue of section 6ZB ”;

(c) for paragraph (d) there is substituted—

“(d) any plan issued by the authority by virtue of section 6ZB.”

(4) Subsection (4) (police authorities to comply with directions given under section 38 or 40) is omitted.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 para. 7(3)(a) in force at Royal Assent see s. 53(1)(2)

8 E+W After section 6 there is inserted—

“6ZA Power to confer particular functions on police authorities

(1) The Secretary of State may by order confer particular functions on police authorities.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order under this section may contain provision requiring a police authority—

(a) to monitor the performance of the police force maintained for its area in—

(i) complying with any duty imposed on the force by or under this Act, the Human Rights Act 1998 or any other enactment;

(ii) carrying out any plan issued by virtue of section 6ZB;

(b) to secure that arrangements are made for that force to co-operate with other police forces whenever necessary or expedient;

(c) to promote diversity within that force and within the authority.

(3) Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) the Association of Police Authorities,

(b) the Association of Chief Police Officers, and

(c) such other persons as he thinks fit.

(4) An order under this section may make different provision for different police authorities.

(5) A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 15.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3364, art. 2(b) (with art. 3) (as amended (6.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/627, art. 2)