# The Police Act 1996 (Equipment) Regulations 2011, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Police, England And Wales
Made 9th February 2011
Laid before Parliament 11th February 2011
Coming into force 4th March 2011
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 53(1) and (1A) of the Police Act 1996 .
The Secretary of State has consulted in accordance with section 53(2) of that Act and considers that these Regulations are necessary for the purpose of promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of one or more police forces in accordance with section 53(1B) of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/300/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1996-equipment-regulations-2011/introduction
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