# The Local Government Administration (Matters Subject to Investigation) Order 1988

S.I. 1988/242 · made 17 February 1988

This Order amends Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1974 so that action taken in connection with the investigation or prevention of crime, hitherto totally excluded from investigation by a Commissioner for Local Administration, is so excluded only if it is undertaken by a police authority.

Made under: Local Government Act 1974 (Section 26)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-administration-matters-subject-to-investigation-order-1988/pdf/uksi_19880242_en.pdf

## Introductory text

LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 17th February 1988
Laid before Parliament 25th February 1988
Coming into force 1st April 1988
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 17th day of February 1988
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, by virtue of and in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 26(9) of the Local Government Act 1974, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Local Government Administration (Matters Subject to Investigation) Order 1988 and shall come into force on 1st April 1988.

## 2 

Action taken by any authority other than a police authority in connection with the investigation or prevention of crime shall cease to be excluded by virtue of Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1974 from the matters subject to investigation by a Local Commissioner; and, accordingly, the word“police” shall be inserted before the word“authority” in paragraph 2 of that Schedule.

## Signature

G. I. de Deney
Clerk of the Privy Council

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1974 so that action taken in connection with the investigation or prevention of crime, hitherto totally excluded from investigation by a Commissioner for Local Administration, is so excluded only if it is undertaken by a police authority.

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