Police Act 1997

Type Public General Act
Publication 1997-03-21
Last updated 2026-01-01
State In force
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[^c16944001]: Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16944031]: Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16944051]: Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16944551]: Sch. 5 (paras. 1-5) repealed (1.8.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2001/2323, art. 3(l)(ii)

[^c16944641]: Sch. 9 para. 23 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16944831]: Sch. 9 para. 25 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945321]: Sch. 9 para. 38 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945361]: Sch. 9 para. 39 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945411]: Sch. 9 para. 42 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945491]: Sch. 9 para. 43 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945611]: Sch. 9 para. 45 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16945931]: Sch. 9 para. 49 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(J)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946021]: Sch. 9 para. 51 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946591]: Sch. 9 para. 52 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946631]: Sch. 9 para. 53 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946681]: Sch. 9 para. 55 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946691]: Sch. 9 para. 63 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946761]: Sch. 9 para. 67 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c16946791]: Sch. 9 para. 68 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^c17547961]: S. 135(1)(2)(a) power partly exercised: different dates appointed for specified provisions by {S.S.I. 2002/124}, arts. 3-5

[^key-00a21fa924dfc8e414d9ca117357c115]: S. 93(5)(d) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6(2)(c)(i); and (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 14(2)(c)(i);S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-00b08b8c072957fe495049382bd1d4a8]: Words in s. 126(1) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force for specified purposes, 17.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 118 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(xiii); S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(e)(iv); and inserted (N.I.) (2.11.2015 for specified purposes) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 19(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(viii)

[^key-012c56c7c73adf01b30d4bb813937930]: Ss. 120AA, 120AB inserted (6.4.2006 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 35 para. 9; S.I. 2006/751, art. 2(c)(ii); S.I. 2007/3340, art. 2(b)

[^key-038bebce4e5a9cac1312949993eb4e36]: Words in s. 97(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2017) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 233(2)(b), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)

[^key-0397de2cac055460209db266bc26314e]: Words in s. 124A(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(u) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-03bb801457d40ca19f1a6b7de985312c]: S. 113B(1)(aa) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 80(1), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(s) (with art. 5)

[^key-03dc2fc46a92a84de745d3d539d669a9]: Words in s. 113B(4) repealed (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), ss. 40(1)(b), 106(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(e)

[^key-04658dc268b2337a27e3415b42303d54]: S. 119(4A) inserted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 50(3) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-049cee7ed38388c371d71864af2001aa]: Words in s. 96(1) substituted (1.9.2017) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), ss. 233(2)(a), 272(1) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2017/859, reg. 2(e)

[^key-04b309436ff9ee675da4cc889991c781]: Sch. 9 para. 14(a) repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(A); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(q) (with art. 6)

[^key-04bb69a20a2d8970104bac274052ac2d]: Words in s. 126(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. 11; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-050ac8512850373f744400fff71742c3]: S. 120(3) repealed (29.1.2004 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 35 para. 6(3), Sch. 37 Pt. 11; S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(1)(2)(p); S.I. 2007/3340, art. 2(b)

[^key-053573453abae38baada6a18e94fd577]: Words in s. 120AA(6) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(p) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-061a8df4d930399be8575cc1f2259737]: Words in s. 93(3)(za)(ii) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 31.3.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(5)(e)(6)(b), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(b)

[^key-07e5e45711eebd95ad99d78528a798b6]: Sch. 8A title substituted (17.2.2018) by The Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial Order 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/52), arts. 1(2), 3(4)

[^key-07f6dafd250f1cfef923c74da5d12e6c]: Sch. 8B para. 62 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(22)

[^key-0834f6e8f6f8f5eef2131b4ad0a003d6]: S. 94(4B) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 12(13); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-08a511163b05ec26e7d2550a92f2ed1a]: Words in s. 113A(5) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(b) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-0968d530ff9d265d845a0ace6bd77947]: Sch. 8B para. 73(b) repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(27)

[^key-096cb7f0a8cb862459599c92276638a0]: Words in s. 95(6) substituted (E.W.N.I) (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6(4); and (S.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 14(4)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-0984f582e2b3ff782c3b7ac7c39d4831]: S. 96 excluded (26.9.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 8 para. 24(1)(a) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 3(g)(ii)

[^key-09903b9bf21683015e8addcf895939a9]: Words in s. 120AC(6) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(r) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-0b47b248c9d9ecd48c93446302e333f0]: Words in s. 118(1) inserted (E.W.) (17.6.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 109(2)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(e)(ii); and inserted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 7(2)(a); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(ii)

[^key-0bdd38e8e981bebece8c56b1945a2ef2]: Words in s. 113A(6) omitted (E.W) (28.11.2020) by virtue of The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates Relevant Matters) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1364), arts. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)

[^key-0c4e734edc190ab024ebd8604e2145b8]: Words in s. 93(2AA) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 116(3) (with art. 3)

[^key-0cfe0cd3cb68cc83ed4bc1c89faa8c68]: S. 125B(3) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 117 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(xii); and inserted (N.I.) (2.11.2015 for specified purposes) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 18; S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(vii)

[^key-0d259627564bf0da43647b15408d586f]: S. 93 amended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), Sch. 5 para. 4; S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(jjj)

[^key-0d50bb41b7abb430c935c4453dea5fd6]: Sch. 8B para. 73(c) repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(27)

[^key-0dc124b2cabef52f90206456c5787f1b]: S. 121 repealed (11.1.2008) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 38 (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, sch.

[^key-0dd85a4ec5ceacb63c3ece852c8b0ed3]: S. 93(6)(cbb) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 11(17); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-0ddb4cb5a6455b3980ae3f3651810985]: Word in s. 93(3)(d) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 21 para. 2(3)(a) (with Sch. 20 para. 29); S.I. 2013/1042, art. 4(i)

[^key-0e18c2a39226f9132b6cae03b9d2ace9]: S. 113 repealed (1.4.2006 for S., 6.4.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 163(1), 178(4)(d)(8), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2006/166, art. 2(1)(c)(d); S.I. 2006/378, art. 7(a)(f)

[^key-0e6270d993066ebe869f872dc5064d87]: Sch. 8A para. 18 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(8)

[^key-0ed726bb5ff55ce02a20ebe940b1e7d0]: Words in s. 120AB(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(q) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-0f3a9225d8fb5003951ae4ec1b10cd57]: S. 113BA modified (temp.) (N.I.) (with application in accordance with arts. 2, 11 of the amending Order) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 12

[^key-105552a47bd729bd060c9f42faefbf57]: S. 94 applied (1.10.2007) by Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23), s. 83(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(7) (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2007/2196, art. 2(a)

[^key-10955db03851bbbea6d33cd21ae69f89]: S. 113BC(1)(c) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 105 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(vi)

[^key-1142c7b56c60cd00906682058d3a0c2e]: S. 113BB modified (temp.) (N.I.) (with application in accordance with arts. 2, 5 of the amending Order) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 7

[^key-121caaa240cbc46331ba92ce1d7e20bb]: Words in s. 93(4) inserted (25.6.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 21 para. 2(4)(b) (with Sch. 20 para. 29); S.I. 2013/1042, art. 4(i)

[^key-1289cd3a9fc9ba8b69be4cb0512d1d7f]: Sch. 8A paras. 16A, 16B inserted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(7)

[^key-12af9c1fbeb06fcdbdd3e231b32bd09d]: Words in s. 126(1) inserted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 47 (with Pt. 4)

[^key-13363d48179be0d83614e9aa94f0de53]: Words in s. 113B(4) substituted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), ss. 40(1)(a), 106(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(e)

[^key-137db46b00e6a8e899856dec9712311f]: Sch. 8A para. 43 substituted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(25)

[^key-13b1fcb5678ffbe193e57e9433b0334d]: Words in s. 120AB(8) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(q) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-13e938bc3bf93df1e0ff96ca6641fdcb]: Words in s. 124(1) substituted (1.4.2006 for S., 6.4.2006 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(4)(e)(8), Sch. 14 para. 12(a); S.S.I. 2006/166, art. 2(1)(e); S.I. 2006/378, art. 7(c); S.I. 2007/3341, art. 2(d)

[^key-15016a4ed05ce53645bc13a5aa0ac005]: Words in s. 113E(4) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(d) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-16c96ff3007ace5a75178b27d2acb024]: Words in s. 113B(9) repealed (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 82(3)(b), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 6 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(u)(cc)

[^key-16db552108ac202ac50338c5d0001aab]: Words in s. 126(1) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6(7)(b); and (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 14(8)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-16f4745cb6e357e9dbe499085c20c423]: S. 93(6)(cbd) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 11(19); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-170081b43d281040e631185854f5d265]: S. 93(3)(aaa) 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. 7(2); S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-1707f729f1d51360bdd59ac6b8867f5b]: Sch. 8B para. 100 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(35)

[^key-1730e0b90cd68b50976d3be4485fe1c9]: S. 119(4A) inserted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), ss. 45, 106(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(g)

[^key-176b10f3f936dd42e89302ed00acc422]: S. 120AB in force at 3.12.2007 for N.I. by S.I. 2007/3342, art. 2(e)

[^key-18291a6dd88b7ac8a1b42216c7a67f7e]: Pt. 5 repealed (S.) (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with regs. 4, 5, 7-10)

[^key-18eb0e15ab64cb5dda4dfadeaa69f94d]: S. 94(2)(de) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 12(5); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-19d30c76e58e54843618e2973388d741]: S. 93(2AA) inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 200(2)(b), 279; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-1a9375e4495b1b732cacf687ac63f0a5]: Sch. 9 para. 24 repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(A); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(q) (with art. 6)

[^key-1ae3c832ab0f299ada9404c31c0d6da8]: Words in s. 113A(6) omitted (N.I.) (9.11.2021) by virtue of The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matters) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/156), arts. 1, 2(b)

[^key-1b0ff4d237746bf72ccb767e074ee56f]: Words in s. 93(3)(b) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 31.3.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(5)(e)(6)(b), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(d)(i)

[^key-1b513eb08238a0d1dd40b5bb5f7d3718]: Words in s. 108(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. 9; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[^key-1b694e7408a8059816e2d71cf2504dbf]: Pt. 5 extended in part (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/764), arts. 1(2), 3, Schs. 1, 3 (with arts. 1(3), 6-8)

[^key-1cec4755d373315be54dcf21200dee6e]: Words in s. 113B(11)(b) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 60(b); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

[^key-1cf2faf5325a37e46a23e82941e29841]: Sch. 9 para. 54 repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 13(dd)

[^key-1d84fa26df168041f49744cf70fbc2fc]: Sch. 8A para. 26(o) repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(14)

[^key-1dc27105c7a8f90c8010c0bcafb403a8]: Schs. 1-2A repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 106, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(dd)

[^key-1edd7f2ff6861857a8b4a09e97376cd9]: Words in s. 93(2)(a) substituted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 11(2); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-1ee609d00e315b7fcfd45644c62b6a85]: S. 117A inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 82(5), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(u)

[^key-1f0965b07d97d0c8b3c730be1865ce7e]: S. 113A(6E)(d)(ii) and word omitted (E.W.) (28.11.2020) by virtue of The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates Relevant Matters) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1364), arts. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-1f883d21a25a770694922e0115593a93]: Words in s. 120(5)(b) substituted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 10(4); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)

[^key-1fc433a931ffff39b3897ad7f12d2167]: S. 93(3)(ab) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 11(7); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-209538cc46aadba5efc857e98f1c9da2]: Words in s. 94(2)(a) repealed (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-21097753322cccecae913374c0b03a29]: Words in s. 95(7) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 99(3); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10

[^key-2163520203372cbb5e88ebc542fc9330]: S. 108(1) modified (24.4.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 41

[^key-220d7ad7ff44e7c04a55b36263d9e933]: S. 123 in force at 3.12.2007 for N.I. by S.I. 2007/3342, art. 2(h)

[^key-2291b76018f45178be6dad918a590a5d]: Words in s. 120ZA(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(n) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-2296b557d35b54fe4740806078dd450b]: Words in s. 108(1) repealed (15.2.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 12 para. 4, Sch. 14; S.I. 2008/219, art. 2(b)(d)(i)

[^key-22e2e429098070e7d9ab02a3972d3340]: Sch. 8B para. 47 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(18)

[^key-22f80477b7d3bf9542e58d7d5e227233]: S. 113BA modified (temp.) (N.I.) (with application in accordance with arts. 2, 5 of the amending Order) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 6

[^key-23085a63be1ee9a27f026c894ab86f4a]: Sch. 9 para. 12 repealed (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 15 Pt. 1(A); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(q) (with art. 6)

[^key-231a5de0c50434f26203562b23d0a2d7]: Sch. 8B para. 8 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(4)

[^key-234e05d7bc8cd26aa4c5b28919799c69]: Word in Sch. 8A para. 57(a) repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(30)(b)

[^key-236d6795c7085802a341fc8dcb5a853c]: Words in s. 120(5)(b) substituted (E.W.) (2.3.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Electronic Communications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/203), arts. 1(1), 5

[^key-23d2072136a775d470e2bab110f10fcc]: Words in s. 117(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(h) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-23d9c37a9454186a538a70fe91923328]: Words in s. 95(6) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 99(2); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10

[^key-240e0ef2f3202720ac5129f81ad40ed6]: Words in s. 97(6A) substituted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 100(2)(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 10

[^key-24283388b3ca9276f45b506c58d5b160]: Ss. 120AC, 120AD inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force for specified purposes) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 79(3), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(r)

[^key-250bd34f1023a4d8bbbb5e1fafefa830]: Words in s. 120A(4)(b)(iii) substituted (E.W.) (2.3.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Electronic Communications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/203), arts. 1(1), 7(a)

[^key-2568b058e6daae96a59fd5ce782b18f5]: Sch. 8A para. 46A inserted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(28)

[^key-25c7906a9cb45133218c2f9205c1e397]: S. 113A(6D)-(6F) inserted (E.W.) (29.5.2013) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates Relevant Matters) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1200), arts. 1(1), 4

[^key-26525b3c1b0657cdcb065fb760098e87]: Word in s. 94(1)(a) omitted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 12(2)(a); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-2657fad585bfbc3f989150fcc5ea4684]: S. 94(4A) inserted (29.4.2021 for specified purposes, 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12), s. 21(1)(a), Sch. 8 para. 12(12); S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(k)

[^key-26dfbb87b9a1c3f04abde28cfb1d2ded]: Sch. 8B para. 63 substituted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(23)

[^key-2787c1ab13c325b438041c0087a0b991]: Words in s. 126 substituted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 6(7)(a); and (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 14(8)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-279d9e74499535c2ad92630c7397e646]: S. 116 modified (E.W.) (10.9.2012) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157), arts. 1(1), 9

[^key-27f6ecb20d489aba83fce7400d865080]: Words in s. 113A(6) substituted (E.W.) (29.5.2013) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates Relevant Matters) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1200), arts. 1(1), 3

[^key-2827515914bae12e33a1343b8b3086a4]: Words in s. 124(2) substituted (1.4.2006 for S., 6.4.2006 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(4)(e)(8), Sch. 14 para. 12(a); S.S.I. 2006/166, art. 2(1)(e); S.I. 2006/378, art. 7(c); S.I. 2007/3341, art. 2(d)

[^key-293e445d0e131fb9ee251a627ec8e4cb]: S. 137(2)(b) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 4 para. 105, Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. paras. 10, 13(dd)

[^key-2a22dd5937a081c78a856797bf4dd3d4]: Sch. 8A para. 27B inserted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(16)

[^key-2a47458fe2578f80446c51ad592a2c0f]: Word in s. 93(3)(za)(i) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 31.3.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(5)(e)(6)(b), Sch. 19 para. 1(3)(a)

[^key-2a4e0e75d02167088f6605320d64b7f7]: Sch. 9 para. 30(2) repealed (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 13(dd)

[^key-2ab742fee57051963a706c3a01d98e5e]: S. 113B(13) repealed (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 37, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(i)

[^key-2ab75a7f4938118cff6d3f43a5c56d28]: Words in s. 93(6A)(a) substituted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 146(4); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

[^key-2bbe268150fade250041c6f5d8bb0b2d]: S. 93(5)(edb) inserted (19.6.2023) by The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/624), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(c)

[^key-2bd9384d65f3eb2e0c2b3f1438e3c017]: Sch. 8A para. 41A inserted (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 2(24)

[^key-2bd9ad97c73740bc9da83c549493be1c]: Words in s. 126A(2)(d) omitted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 53(b) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-2c3a8dd725e77bb913209628d04e768e]: S. 117B inserted (N.I.) (1.3.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), ss. 41(2), 106(2); S.R. 2015/418, art. 3(a)

[^key-2c87ca3b1f4bcc6f2ea23dd430ecca52]: Words in s. 113A(2A) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(b) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-2c940349636f708ede3274f005719402]: Words in s. 113B(9) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(c) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-2ced88b28f2dbf718850d4773ef1f939]: Words in s. 120AC(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(r) (with Pt. 4)

[^key-2d0adc1b3dae35b9f138e9a3de8ea4c4]: Sch. 8B para. 89 repealed (19.12.2022) by The Police Act 1997 (Offences in Schedules 8A and 8B) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/379), regs. 1, 3(31)

[^key-2d59da63b8495e500c55806d3e2048d2]: S. 112(1)(aa) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 80(1), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(s) (with art. 5)

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