Explanatory note

These Regulations amend regulation 15 of the Police Regulations 2003 following changes to the police performance and disciplinary procedures, set out in the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, the Police (Performance) Regulations 2008 and the Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2008.

New paragraphs (4A) to (4C), as inserted by regulation 2(3), set out the length of time that disciplinary action, outcomes or notices imposed under the new police conduct or performance procedures should remain on an officer’s personal record. New paragraph (5A), as inserted by regulation 2(4), provides that where there is an appeal against a disciplinary action, outcome or notice, any previous disciplinary action, outcome or notice recorded following the initial misconduct meeting or hearing (in the case of misconduct proceedings) or first, second or third stage meeting (in the case of performance proceedings), shall be expunged where it is reversed, varied or removed or where a different action, outcome or notice is imposed.