Paragraph 6C C1C2C3F1F2
If a person who has received a notice under paragraph 6A or 6B—
fails or refuses without reasonable excuse to do what is required by the notice, or
(in the case of a notice under paragraph 6A) knowingly or recklessly provides information in response to the notice that is false in a material respect,
the chief inspector of constabulary may certify in writing to the High Court that the person has failed to comply with the notice.
The High Court may then inquire into the matter and, after hearing any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the person, and after hearing any statement offered in defence, deal with the person as if the person had committed a contempt of court.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 4A inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 29(2), 53(1); S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(m) (with art. 6)
- F2
Sch. 4A paras. 6A-6F and cross-headings substituted for Sch. 4A paras. 6A, 6B and cross-headings (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 2.5.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 36(1), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 4(a)
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 4A para. 6C applied (1.11.2018) by The Police Super-complaints (Designation and Procedure) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/748), regs. 1(2), 9(4)
- C2
Sch. 4A para. 6C applied (1.11.2018) by The Police Super-complaints (Designation and Procedure) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/748), regs. 1(2), 9(5)
- C3
Sch. 4A paras. 6C, 6D applied (with modifications) (19.6.2023) by The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/624), regs. 1(1), 97(4)(5)
Notes on Schedule 4A
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 4A modified (temp.) (1.10.2008) by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments and Transitory Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2250), arts. 1(1), 3(4)