Section 31 GuidanceI1

England and Wales

(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)

F1the National Police Chiefs’ Council, F2and

F3(b)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)

such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

Annotations

F1: Words in s. 31(3)(a) substituted (3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force, 31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 14 paras. 6, 7(g); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 41
F2: Word in s. 31(3)(a) inserted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 179(a); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)
F3: S. 31(3)(b) omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 179(b); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)