# The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2012, Regulation 18: Power to determine the form of an investigation

Extent: E+W

(1) This regulation applies where—
(a) a complaint or conduct matter is referred to the Director General; and
(b) the Director General determines that it is necessary for the complaint or matter to be investigated.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Director General to determine the form which the investigation should take.
(3) In making a determination under paragraph (2) the Director General shall have regard to the following factors—
(a) the seriousness of the case; and
(b) the public interest.
(4) The only forms which the investigation may take in accordance with a determination made under this regulation are—
(a) an investigation by a police force selected by the Director General, under the management of the Director General;
(b) an investigation by the Director General ....
(5) The Director General may at any time make a further determination under this regulation to replace an earlier one.
(6) Where a determination under this regulation replaces an earlier determination under this regulation the Director General may give the relevant police force such directions as the Director General considers appropriate for the purpose of giving effect to the new determination.
(7) It shall be the duty of a person to whom a direction is given under paragraph (6) to comply with it.
(8) The Director General shall notify the police and crime panel of any determination that the Director General makes under this regulation in relation to a particular complaint or conduct matter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/62/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/elected-local-policing-bodies-complaints-and-misconduct-regulations-2012/regulation-18
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