Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Police Regulations 1995 (which apply to England and Wales).

Regulation 2 has effect from 1st September 1998 and makes provision for part-time workers, including those taking part in job-share arrangements. In particular provision is made relating to the members normal period of duty (paragraph (5)) and pay and allowances.

Regulation 3 provides that the pay of a chief inspector who for 14 days in any year performs the duties of a superintendent will be determined in respect of any further days in that year in which the chief inspector performs those duties by reference to the pay Range applicable to superintendents. Where those duties are performed for a period of 2 months or more, the chief inspector is to be promoted temporarily to the rank of superintendent and be paid at the rate which would have been appropriate had the promotion not been temporary (regulation 4).

Regulation 5 increases the amount of the London weighting.

Regulation 6 provides for a higher rate on pay on promotion.

Regulation 7 increases removal allowances and regulation 8 abolishes detective expenses allowance.

Regulation 9 provides additional allowances for members serving in forces in London and the south east of England.

Regulation 10 provides a single dog handler’s allowance and increases the amount.

Regulations 2 to 10 have effect from dates before the coming into force of these Regulations. Retrospection is authorised by section 50(5) of the Police Act 1996.