SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Exercise of police powers by civilians

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1

Section 38 (police powers for police authority employees) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (4)(c) (person not to be designated unless adequately trained), after “conferred” there is inserted “ or imposed ”.

3

F1Before subsection (6) there is inserted—

5B

The reference in subsection (4)(c) to the powers and duties to be conferred or imposed on a person by virtue of his designation, so far as it is a reference to the standard powers and duties of a community support officer, is a reference to the powers and duties that at the time of the person's designation are the standard powers and duties of a community support officer.

4

F1After subsection (6) there is inserted—

6A

Subsection (6) has effect subject to subsections (5A) and (8).