Police Reform Act 2002

Type Public General Act
Publication 2002-07-24
Last updated 2026-04-07
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^key-e56bd9aa965234fd68c7683701b8980e]: Sch. 3 para. 20(1)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(ii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-cca4e53e4da40cd9997e078170536e09]: Sch. 3 para. 20(2) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(iii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-df0824942bc79d630aa34bff5f526937]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 21A(3) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(iv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-be6af0bb68ddf4ce70e485ac003ccfb9]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 23(13) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(ix); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-d64273c54a8b2ea359336498e261cdc7]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 21A(6)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(v); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-6bedcb4829ca1a2d7c530aaca3687769]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 22(3) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(vi); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-c9014da7bb3e0a6dc0624124dd3a83dc]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 22(7)(8) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(vii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-a20f15bb52ce4317ec798e1e70f0d4e7]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 23(1)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(viii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-62693071206cf4735ca5dc7f6e7a0855]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 24(1)(a) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(x); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-312a67781c9a232f789769a1521f072b]: Sch. 3 para. 24(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(x); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-a9608647dbfbee0c8553b5f0338c2c5c]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 24(2) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xi); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-7a26730133792a97d73c50e1e27ed0c5]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 24(6) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xiii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-e7844600f00f987c7d074807ca63449a]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 24(11) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xiv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-fd71b4e1a9a2e652a820b184a6fef335]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 27(9)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xix); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-54470d29ceca359883e2a2b7ba68caea]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 24A(1) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-a6efbe6a7af66b9845c3cc4e281c0c11]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 24B(3)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xvi); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-d4d43bcd26606dee22b57d338cb58655]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 25(1)(a) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xvii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-91d68882db42aa8828648af63d003175]: Sch. 3 para. 25(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xvii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-ac51d79eca70958cf6e789350f155725]: Sch. 3 para. 27(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xviii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-a212b87c2d6ebea9bada2ff57130a315]: Sch. 3 para. 27(3) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xviii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-abd74662ab842b6d4d55704b3e9f9ca8]: Sch. 3 para. 28 omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xx); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-c62bd82c3902f5edfdebafb33bcc1ecf]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 28A(1)(a) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxi)(a); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-4a622a159503ab4a6c1115fffad4dddc]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 28A(1)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxi)(b); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-9a557be82725a4f9c1571c31765ef3f9]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 28A(2) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxii); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-e7ecef8095f1244d868030263df1a32d]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 28A(2)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxiii)(a); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-0ccb2f335511301e3f585bc97a818ee9]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 28A(2)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxiii)(b); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-48a2cdf0aeea7b78250acb2f5a214fd5]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 28A(2)(b) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxiv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-f11cb06d5656169c88d132bed4d791e0]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 28A(3) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxiv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-a13030f1246ac9f687fcbe46270e5ab3]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 28A(4)(b) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxv); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-88fc2d27f822d4b740edddcaa722ba4d]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 29 omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(xxvi); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-ae1aff54f3d75e173b098961ef696c20]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 19F(2)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 22(2)(a); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-ca15a3ad9d0ce872aed7caa6fee77cd4]: Sch. 3 para. 19F(2)(b) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 22(2)(b); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-3c4c3ad18fa58d586e45bd86f5c6162f]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 19F(7)(a) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 22(3)(a); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-38dab8dfe43b7e619de2f40c9eafb4e7]: Sch. 3 para. 19F(7)(aa) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 22(3)(b); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-2c3ad4b3e20fdd614e6b5ec38a195a59]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 19F(1)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 47(h)(i); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(n) (with art. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^key-206aa61bd2128d47e3606f31adc531cc]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/2), regs. 1(1), 42(1), Sch. 2

[^key-0d7809a5d1b87706d92d3c4895677eb7]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/2), regs. 1(1), 42(2)

[^key-4b03a062a205195f97b11eb247ede23c]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/2), regs. 1(1), 43(1)(2)

[^key-74d3d239053b41265f11a373f2e8975f]: Pt. 2 applied (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/2), regs. 1(1), 43(3)

[^key-9c61c39d9a4b9099ed4348b90e864724]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/2), regs. 1(1), 52

[^key-2b21e76141091990251b4d4c2dc2652a]: S. 56(6) repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-63b483e8b9a5e2073aa22efd362338b3]: S. 19(5) inserted (10.8.2021 for specified purposes, 15.9.2021 for specified purposes, 30.9.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 (c. 4), s. 9(2), Sch. para. 10; S.I. 2021/605, reg. 2(a)(b)(c)

[^key-246a2b77d29a97d383eadf1938997377]: S. 26E inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 54(4)(b), 208(5)(f) (with s. 54(5)-(10))

[^key-ffa21bef123d03796dbfea25111515f5]: S. 10(3)(be) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 54(4)(a)(ii), 208(5)(f) (with s. 54(5)-(10))

[^key-52c4c07808a3594055c32e99470f533a]: S. 76(2) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 28; S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)

[^key-461c0b942f7e66afc7bb3870ae3738e8]: Sch. 3 applied (with modifications) by 1984 c. 55, ss. 56A-56C (as inserted (6.4.2023 for specified purposes) by Building Safety Act 2022 (c. 30), ss. 53(1), 170(4)(c); S.I. 2023/362, reg. 3(1)(v))

[^key-7971486a92de2d194870022de688e389]: S. 42(7) modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 33(2), Sch. 5 para. 11(3)

[^key-8507e28a0cc36445fd2ddbd67daefdec]: S. 40(7)(d) modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 33(2), Sch. 5 para. 11(2)

[^key-20c4b1a809a78a97011968ab564d45e0]: Words in Sch. 3B para. 6 substituted (20.12.2023) by The National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1386), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 23

[^key-322ebc553e286437414b027063f14591]: Pt. 2: power to amend conferred (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 38, 255(2)(c) (with s. 247)

[^key-b41dde5792ceec32279fd8a591b9b973]: S. 28A(6A)(6B) inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), ss. 45(2), 63(3) (with s. 61)

[^key-dfcc812a45c37b40af7f144f30630bd8]: S. 26F inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(4), Sch. 13 para. 6 (with s. 61)

[^key-544c79333fd0541521774feeb47cfa2d]: S. 19 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-1f1c9f49ebe5a722bc2ffd7f8f8716f6]: S. 9 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-08ffc9e4d48268dd59c2fe2cfdb8af8c]: S. 22 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-dfc7b118994de4f4c98717f0f69aa528]: S. 24 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-5ad6e691902d423a75ad830859b46da8]: S. 9 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-97f5f3e2b5a02ebd14b313a655dff6c0]: S. 19 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-abd5f78ba0c92d3b4403644189ef9922]: S. 22 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-1400649a0912c1d65ff74870b5387629]: S. 23 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-c06e700a1a4a158452d42df75404c859]: S. 24 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-b712779525804a9e946610d097134baa]: S. 27 applied (with modifications) (5.8.2010) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1813), reg. 5 (with reg. 11) (as amended (11.7.2025) by The Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/703), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 1(3)))

[^key-cb3314af838768789338b5796b7c8a61]: S. 26H inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 86(3), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-6cb931d1e6d82b21250a1e64e92ce1b0]: S. 10(7B) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 86(2)(c), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-f4e8e6cb9e6b2dfcb17f4eb5c88a9625]: S. 10(1)(gd) and word inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 86(2)(a), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-30ff9fd6b04bc7efe2dab21c171aad4d]: S. 10(3)(bg) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 86(2)(b), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-c5a8a7c4d1ec11f395491818596eee43]: S. 26G inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 9(3), 109(2)(b) (with ss. 72, 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

[^key-57ddf9c9cfe2de74cb05f1e47cd1b4de]: S. 105(6) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 9(4), 109(2)(b) (with ss. 72, 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

[^key-acbbb51522ca06a545be9d38208ab5a7]: S. 10(1)(gc) and word inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 9(2)(a), 109(2)(b) (with ss. 72, 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

[^key-6d0e8ee99c871954244484852fe28022]: S. 10(3)(bf) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 9(2)(b), 109(2)(b) (with ss. 72, 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

[^key-66144991030f637f8a1423b5db7113e2]: S. 10(7A) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 9(2)(c), 109(2)(b) (with ss. 72, 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

[^key-9b3288ab28ff081cfe6542c31a8ddeb2]: S. 26CA inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes, 7.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 74(3) (with s. 147 Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(39)(e)(ii); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(d) (with reg. 8)

[^key-75fc4651852804f8880ca4a0991f9a6b]: S. 10(1)(ga) substituted (7.4.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 74(2)(a) (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(d) (with reg. 8)

[^key-8fa1fb670cccd587a412ac76f282a105]: S. 10(3)(bca) inserted (7.4.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 74(2)(b)(i) (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(d) (with reg. 8)

[^key-9f8d94adce9ea1428041b867f2cc1fdb]: S. 10(3)(bd) omitted (7.4.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 74(2)(b)(ii) (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(d) (with reg. 8)

[^key-3148e50b6459f6a56cc4c82f23e5bf70]: S. 26D omitted (7.4.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 74(4) (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(d) (with reg. 8)

Nationality requirements applicable to police officers etc.

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Expenses of members of police authorities etc.

Assaults on members of teams

General interpretation

Liability in respect of members of teams

Powers of Secretary of State to make orders and regulations

Director General

Deputy Chairmen

Terms of appointment etc: non-executive members

Superannuation and insurance

Assaults on members of teams

Introductory

Liability in respect of members of teams

Taking of impressions of footwear

Powers in respect of detained persons

Power to require name and address of person acting in an anti-social manner

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

General power of seizure

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Justices of the Peace Act 1997

The 1996 Act

Power to issue fixed penalty notices

Power to require name and address of person acting in an anti-social manner

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Power to require giving of name and address

Power to require name and address: road traffic offences

Confiscation of alcohol

Abandoned vehicles

Power to require name and address of person acting in an anti-social manner

Abandoned vehicles

Power to require giving of name and address

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Powers in respect of detained persons

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

The following is the Schedule inserted in the 1984 Act after Schedule 1—

Juries Act 1974

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

The 1996 Act

The 1997 Act

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Standard powers and duties of community support officers

Persons engaging in anti-social behaviour

Persons suspected of offences connected with transport systems

Persons authorised to take intimate samples from persons in police detention

Persons authorised to take intimate samples from persons in police detention

Use of specimens taken from persons incapable of consenting

Persons authorised to take intimate samples from persons in police detention

Equivalent provision for offences connected with transport systems

Equivalent provision for offences connected with transport systems

Ministry of Defence police serving with other forces

Nationality requirements applicable to police officers etc.

Liability for wrongful acts of constables etc.

Secretary of State’s functions in relation to strategies

Liability for wrongful acts of constables etc.

Attestation of constables

Nationality requirements applicable to police officers etc.

Liability in respect of members of teams

Assaults on members of teams

General interpretation

Assaults on members of teams

Codes of Practice for Directors General

Procedures and practices of the National Crime Squad

Powers to issue fixed penalty notices

Power to issue community protection notices

Searches and examinations to ascertain identity

Escort of persons in police detention

Confiscation of alcohol

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

Confiscation of alcohol

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

Road Traffic Act 1988

Justices of the Peace Act 1997

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Power to require name and address: road traffic offences

Confiscation of tobacco etc.

Superannuation Act 1972

Power to require name and address of person acting in an anti-social manner

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

The following is the Schedule inserted in the 1984 Act after Schedule 1—

Police (Scotland) Act 1967

Road Traffic Act 1988

Superannuation Act 1972

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

The 1996 Act

Justices of the Peace Act 1997

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Justices of the Peace Act 1997

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Power to require name and address of person engaging in anti-social behaviour

Abandoned vehicles

Access to excluded and special procedure material

The 1984 Act

The 1984 Act

Power to require name and address of person acting in an anti-social manner

Confiscation of tobacco etc.

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

The following is the Schedule inserted in the 1984 Act after Schedule 1—

Police (Scotland) Act 1967

Superannuation Act 1972

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

The 1996 Act

Regulations

Provision of information to the Director General

Duty to provide information for other persons

Other restrictions on disclosure of information

Procedural requirements for removal of senior officers

Procedural requirements for removal of senior officers

Disciplinary regulations for special constables

Removal etc. of senior officers at the instance of the Secretary of State

Police powers for civilian employees under collaboration agreements

Persons suspected of offences connected with transport systems

Specimens taken from persons incapable of consenting

Use of specimens taken from persons incapable of consenting

Equivalent provision for offences connected with transport systems

Equivalent provision for offences connected with transport systems

Vehicles used in manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance

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Orders on conviction in criminal proceedings

Quorum for the Service Authorities under the 1997 Act

Assaults on members of teams

Codes of Practice for Directors General

Procedure for giving directions

Liability for acts of the Director General

Taking of impressions of footwear

Searches and examinations to ascertain identity

Escort of persons in police detention

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Access to excluded and special procedure material

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

The 1984 Act

Road Traffic Act 1988

The following is the Schedule inserted in the 1984 Act after Schedule 1—

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

The 1996 Act

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Road Traffic Act 1988

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

Justices of the Peace Act 1997

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Specimens taken from persons incapable of consenting

Extension of role of health care professionals

Specimens taken from persons incapable of consenting

Vehicles used in manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance

Power to modify functions and structure of PITO

Liability for wrongful acts of constables etc.

Expenses of members of police authorities etc.

Powers of Secretary of State to make orders and regulations

Terms of appointment etc: non-executive members

Attendance at police station for the taking of a sample

Power to stop and search vehicles etc. in authorised areas

Abandoned vehicles

The Police Pensions Act 1976

Photographing persons in police detention

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

The Police Pensions Act 1976

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

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Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

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