Domestic violence
31Guidance
1
The Secretary of State may from time to time issue guidance relating to the exercise by a constable of functions under sections 24 to 30.
2
A constable must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1) when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.
3
Before issuing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—
a
the Association of Chief Police Officers,
b
the National Policing Improvement Agency, and
c
such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.