Regulation 37 Duties of IOPC DG on references under regulation 36F1I1

It shall be the duty of the IOPC DG, in the case of every DSI matter referred to F2the IOPC DG by the Permanent Secretary to the Home Office and the Director General, to determine whether or not it is necessary for the matter to be investigated.

Where the IOPC DG determines under this regulation that it is not necessary for a DSI matter to be investigated, the IOPC DG may if the IOPC DG thinks fit refer the matter back to the appropriate authority to be dealt with by it in such manner (if any) as that authority may determine.