# The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004, Regulation 6: Conduct of investigations where there are outstanding criminal proceedings


Where there are criminal proceedings outstanding against the officer concerned, proceedings under these Regulations, other than the exercise of the power to suspend under regulation 4 or 5, shall not take place unless the appropriate authority believes that in the exceptional circumstances of the case it would be appropriate for them to do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/645/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-2004/regulation-6
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