113CO to ensure service police aware of possibility serious offence committedU.K.
(1)If an officer becomes aware of an allegation or circumstances within subsection (2), he must as soon as is reasonably practicable ensure that a service police force [F1or the tri-service serious crime unit] is aware of the matter.
(2)An allegation is, or circumstances are, within this subsection if it or they would indicate to a reasonable person that a Schedule 2 offence has or may have been committed by a relevant person.
(3)In subsection (2) “relevant person” means a person whose commanding officer is the officer mentioned in subsection (1).
(4)In this Chapter “Schedule 2 offence” means a service offence listed in Schedule 2.
(5)The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 2.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 113(1) inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 26; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4
Commencement Information
I1S. 113 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I2S. 113 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4