http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/part/1/crossheading/appointment-of-senior-officers/2010-04-19Policing and Crime Act 2009An Act to make provision about the police; to make provision about prostitution, sex offenders, sex establishments and certain other premises; to make provision for reducing and dealing with the abuse of alcohol; to make provision about the proceeds of crime; to make provision about extradition; to amend the Aviation Security Act 1982; to make provision about criminal records and to amend the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007; to confer, extend or facilitate search, forfeiture and other powers relating to the United Kingdom's borders or elsewhere; to make further provision for combatting crime and disorder; to repeal redundant provisions; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2021-05-04Expert Participation2010-04-19 Part 1 Police reform<Emphasis>Appointment of senior officers</Emphasis>Police Senior Appointments Panel21In the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) after section 53A insert—<Emphasis>Police Senior Appointments Panel</Emphasis>Police Senior Appointments Panel53B1There shall be a Police Senior Appointments Panel constituted in accordance with arrangements made by the Secretary of State.2The arrangements shall provide for the panel to consist of—aa chair and other members appointed by the Secretary of State, andbrepresentative members.3The representative members shall consist of—apersons nominated by the Secretary of State,bpersons nominated by the Association of Police Authorities, andcpersons nominated by the Association of Chief Police Officers.4A person may be nominated as a representative member for a particular meeting, for a particular period or otherwise.5Arrangements under subsection (1) may, in particular, include provision about—athe panel's proceedings;bannual or other reports.6Before making (or revising) arrangements under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult—athe Association of Police Authorities, andbthe Association of Chief Police Officers.7The Secretary of State may make staff available to the panel; and arrangements under subsection (1) may include provision about staff.8The Secretary of State may—apay fees to the chair and members of the panel appointed by the Secretary of State;bdefray expenses incurred by the panel.Functions53C1The Police Senior Appointments Panel shall advise the Secretary of State on any matter about which it is consulted by the Secretary of State in connection with—athe appointment of a senior officer, orbthe giving of consent under section 12A(4) or under section 25 of the City of London Police Act 1839.2The panel shall advise the Secretary of State and police authorities about—aways to increase the pool of potential candidates for appointment as a senior officer, andbthe training and development needs of potential candidates for such appointment.3The Secretary of State may refer any report made by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary to the panel.4Following such a referral the panel shall consider the report and advise the Secretary of State and police authorities on any matters which it thinks appropriate in connection with—athe training and development needs of senior officers;bother matters relating to senior officers.5In discharging its functions under subsections (2) and (4) the panel may give advice to police authorities in general or to any one or more police authorities.6In this section “senior officer” means—aa member of a police force holding a rank above that of chief superintendent;bthe Commissioner of Police for the City of London.Power to confer additional functions53D1The Secretary of State may by order confer additional functions on the Police Senior Appointments Panel.2An order under subsection (1) may, in particular, confer advisory or other functions on the panel in connection with the appointment of senior officers (within the meaning of section 53C(6)).3An order under this section may make transitional, consequential, incidental and supplemental provision or savings.4Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult the panel.5A statutory instrument containing an order under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.2In section 54 (appointment and functions of inspectors of constabulary) omit subsection (3A) (delegation of Secretary of State's functions relating to approval of appointments, etc).3In Part 2 of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) (persons subject to general statutory duty) insert at the appropriate place—The Police Senior Appointments Panel.4In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) (public authorities) insert at the appropriate place—The Police Senior Appointments Panel.Regulations about senior officers3In section 50 of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (regulations for police forces) after subsection (6) insert—6AWithout prejudice to the powers conferred by this section, regulations under this section may make provision with respect to—asteps to be taken in connection with the appointment of senior officers;bpayments to senior officers who cease to hold office before the end of a fixed term appointment.6BIn subsection (6A) “senior officer” means—aa member of a police force holding a rank above that of chief superintendent;bthe Commissioner of Police for the City of London.Metropolitan police force appointments41The Police Act 1996 is amended as follows.2In section 9F (Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis) for subsection (2) substitute—2Any appointment of an Assistant Commissioner shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.2ABefore appointing an Assistant Commissioner the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—aconsult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, andbobtain the approval of the Secretary of State.3In section 9FA (Deputy Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis) for subsection (2) substitute—2Any appointment of a Deputy Assistant Commissioner shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.2ABefore appointing a Deputy Assistant Commissioner the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—aconsult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, andbobtain the approval of the Secretary of State.4In section 9G (Commanders in the metropolitan police force) for subsection (2) substitute—2Any appointment of a Commander in the metropolitan police force shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.2ABefore appointing a Commander in the metropolitan police force the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—aconsult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, andbobtain the approval of the Secretary of State.S. 3 in force at 19.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/999, art. 2(a)S. 4 in force at 19.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/999, art. 2(b)
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<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/2/3/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/2/3" id="section-2-3">
<Pnumber>3</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In Part 2 of Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) (persons subject to general statutory duty) insert at the appropriate place—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="schedule" Format="default">
<P1para>
<Text>The Police Senior Appointments Panel.</Text>
</P1para>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/2/4/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/2/4" id="section-2-4">
<Pnumber>4</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) (public authorities) insert at the appropriate place—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="unknown" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="schedule" Format="default">
<P2para>
<Text>The Police Senior Appointments Panel</Text>
</P2para>
</BlockAmendment>
<AppendText>.</AppendText>
</P2para>
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</P1>
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<P1group RestrictStartDate="2010-04-19">
<Title>Regulations about senior officers</Title>
<P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/3/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/3" id="section-3">
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3
</Pnumber>
<P1para>
<Text>In section 50 of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (regulations for police forces) after subsection (6) insert—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="primary" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="main" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>6A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this section, regulations under this section may make provision with respect to—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>steps to be taken in connection with the appointment of senior officers;</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>payments to senior officers who cease to hold office before the end of a fixed term appointment.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>6B</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>
In subsection (6A) “
<Term>senior officer</Term>
” means—
</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>a member of a police force holding a rank above that of chief superintendent;</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>the Commissioner of Police for the City of London.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P1para>
</P1>
</P1group>
<P1group RestrictStartDate="2010-04-19">
<Title>Metropolitan police force appointments</Title>
<P1 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4" id="section-4">
<Pnumber PuncAfter="">
<CommentaryRef Ref="key-a16812701a9adabf0833e71c3423e725"/>
4
</Pnumber>
<P1para>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/1/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/1" id="section-4-1">
<Pnumber>1</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>The Police Act 1996 is amended as follows.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/2/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/2" id="section-4-2">
<Pnumber>2</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In section 9F (Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis) for subsection (2) substitute—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="primary" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="main" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>2</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Any appointment of an Assistant Commissioner shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>2A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Before appointing an Assistant Commissioner the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>consult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>obtain the approval of the Secretary of State.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/3/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/3" id="section-4-3">
<Pnumber>3</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In section 9FA (Deputy Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis) for subsection (2) substitute—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="primary" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="main" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>2</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Any appointment of a Deputy Assistant Commissioner shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>2A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Before appointing a Deputy Assistant Commissioner the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>consult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>obtain the approval of the Secretary of State.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2 DocumentURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/4/2010-04-19" IdURI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4/4" id="section-4-4">
<Pnumber>4</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>In section 9G (Commanders in the metropolitan police force) for subsection (2) substitute—</Text>
<BlockAmendment TargetClass="primary" TargetSubClass="unknown" Context="main" Format="default">
<P2>
<Pnumber>2</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Any appointment of a Commander in the metropolitan police force shall be made, in accordance with regulations under section 50, by the Metropolitan Police Authority.</Text>
</P2para>
</P2>
<P2>
<Pnumber>2A</Pnumber>
<P2para>
<Text>Before appointing a Commander in the metropolitan police force the Metropolitan Police Authority shall—</Text>
<P3>
<Pnumber>a</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>consult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
<P3>
<Pnumber>b</Pnumber>
<P3para>
<Text>obtain the approval of the Secretary of State.</Text>
</P3para>
</P3>
</P2para>
</P2>
</BlockAmendment>
</P2para>
</P2>
</P1para>
</P1>
</P1group>
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<Commentary id="key-c72d764e8431d3fd665b64cc86ab6a57" Type="I">
<Para>
<Text>
<CitationSubRef SectionRef="section-3" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/3" id="czv9c8il1-00007">S. 3</CitationSubRef>
in force at 19.4.2010 by
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,
<CitationSubRef SectionRef="article-2-a" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/999/article/2/a" CitationRef="czv9c8il1-00008" Operative="true" id="czv9c8il1-00009">art. 2(a)</CitationSubRef>
</Text>
</Para>
</Commentary>
<Commentary id="key-a16812701a9adabf0833e71c3423e725" Type="I">
<Para>
<Text>
<CitationSubRef SectionRef="section-4" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2009/26/section/4" id="czv9c8il1-00016">S. 4</CitationSubRef>
in force at 19.4.2010 by
<Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/999" Class="UnitedKingdomStatutoryInstrument" Year="2010" Number="999" Title="The Policing and Crime Act 2009 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2010" id="czv9c8il1-00017">S.I. 2010/999</Citation>
,
<CitationSubRef SectionRef="article-2-b" URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/999/article/2/b" CitationRef="czv9c8il1-00017" Operative="true" id="czv9c8il1-00018">art. 2(b)</CitationSubRef>
</Text>
</Para>
</Commentary>
</Commentaries>
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