# The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2011, Regulation 31: Copies of complaints etc


(1) Where a complaint is recorded under regulation 9(5), the police and crime panel shall—
(a) supply to the complainant a copy of the record made of the complaint; and
(b) subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), supply to the person complained against a copy of the complaint.
(2) A copy of a complaint supplied under this regulation may be in a form which keeps anonymous the identity of the complainant or of any other person.
(3) A police and crime panel may decide not to supply a copy of a complaint if it is of the opinion that to do so—
(a) might prejudice any criminal investigation or pending proceedings, or
(b) would otherwise be contrary to the public interest.
(4) Where a police and crime panel decides not to supply a copy of a complaint, it shall keep that decision under regular review.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111516843/regulation/31 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-elected-local-policing-bodies-complaints-and-misconduct-regulations-2011/regulation-31
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