# The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2017, Regulation 57: LAPO friend

Extent: E+W

(1) The person concerned may choose—
(a) an officer of the Authority; or
(b) an official of a trade union,
who is not otherwise involved in the matter to act as that person’s LAPO friend.
(2) A LAPO friend may—
(a) provide any relevant document to the person investigating in accordance with regulation 54(2)(b);
(b) accompany the person concerned to any interview conducted under regulation 55;
(c) advise the person concerned throughout proceedings under these Regulations; and
(d) make representations to the Director General concerning any aspect of the proceedings under these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/521/regulation/57 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gangmasters-and-labour-abuse-authority-complaints-and-misconduct-regulations-2017/regulation-57
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