# Crime and Courts Act 2013, Paragraph 12


(1) The Scottish Ministers may direct the Director General to provide specified assistance to the Police Service of Scotland.
(2) A direction may be given under this paragraph only if—
(a) it appears to the Scottish Ministers that it is appropriate for the Police Service to receive directed assistance from the Director General; and
(b) the Secretary of State consents to the direction.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/3/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-courts-act-2013/schedule-3/paragraph-12
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