Regulation 5 Insertion of new regulation 7A into the principal Regulations

After regulation 7 of the principal Regulations (alleged criminal offence) there is inserted the following regulation:–

“Termination of proceedings

7A

(1)

If, at any time after a copy of a misconduct form has been sent to the constable in accordance with regulation 6(4)(b) but before the conclusion of the misconduct hearing, it appears to the assistant chief constable that, in the light of any new information or event, it is no longer appropriate that the allegation of misconduct against the constable should be heard, he may direct that the allegation shall no longer be considered at the misconduct hearing.

(2)

Where the assistant chief constable makes a direction in terms of paragraph (1), he shall, as soon as possible–

(a)

cause that direction to be noted on the misconduct form; and

(b)

notify the constable in writing.”.