# Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, Section 6: Secretary of State’s guidance

Extent: E+W

The Secretary of State may issue guidance—
(a) about the exercise of the discretion given to constables by this Chapter;
(b) about the issuing of penalty notices;
(ba) about educational course schemes;
(c) with a view to encouraging good practice in connection with the operation of provisions of this Chapter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/16/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-and-police-act-2001/section-6
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