# The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004, Regulation 23: Representation: officers other than senior officers


(1) In the case of an officer other than a senior officer, unless the officer concerned has given notice in accordance with regulation 18 that he wishes to be legally represented, the supervising officer shall appoint a police officer to present the case.
(2) If the officer has given such notice, the supervising officer may either appoint a police officer to present the case or may instruct an independent solicitor or counsel to present the case.
(3) The officer concerned may conduct his case either in person or by a police officer selected by him or, if he has given notice in accordance with regulation 18 that he wishes to be legally represented, by counsel or a solicitor.
(4) This regulation has effect subject to the provisions of regulation 25.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/645/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-2004/regulation-23
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