# The Police Act 1996 (Equipment) Regulations 2011, Regulation 2: Requirements as to design and performance of equipment

Extent: E+W

Subject to regulations 3 and 4 —
(a) the design and performance standards of equipment provided or used for police purposes which falls within the scope of the relevant national framework arrangement referred to in the Schedule to these Regulations shall comply with the specifications for that equipment contained in that agreement;
(b) a police force shall use equipment which falls within the scope of the relevant national framework arrangement referred to in the Schedule to the Regulations only if it has been acquired in accordance with the procedures set out in that agreement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/300/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1996-equipment-regulations-2011/regulation-2
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