# Energy Act 2004, Section 66: Representation at certain disciplinary proceedings

Extent: E+W+S

(1) This section applies where disciplinary proceedings conducted in accordance with arrangements made by the Police Authority may lead to a member of the Constabulary who is not a senior officer being—
(a) dismissed;
(b) required to resign; or
(c) reduced in rank.
(2) The member of the Constabulary must be given an opportunity to elect to be legally represented—
(a) in those proceedings; and
(b) on any appeal under the arrangements.
(3) If he so elects, he may be represented, at his option, by counsel or by a solicitor.
(4) The member of the Constabulary, if he is not legally represented, may be represented in the proceedings or on an appeal only by a person who is—
(a) a member of the Constabulary;
(b) a member of a police force maintained under the Police Act 1996 (c. 16);
(c) a constable of the Police Service of Scotland;
(d) a constable of the British Transport Police Force; or
(e) a member of the Ministry of Defence Police.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/66 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2004/section-66
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