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Regulation 22 Sanctions

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(1)

For the purposes of regulation 10, 20 or 21, the sanctions which may be recommended or imposed shall be–

(a)

dismissal from the force;

(b)

requirement to resign from the force as an alternative to dismissal taking effect forthwith or on such date as may be specified in the recommendation or decision;

(c)

reprimand.

(2)

Where the question of the sanction to be imposed is being considered by the appropriate authority under regulation 10 or 21–

(a)

they shall have regard to the record of police service of the senior officer concerned as shown on his personal record and may receive evidence from any witness whose evidence would, in their opinion, assist them in determining the question; and

(b)

the senior officer concerned, or his representative, shall be afforded an opportunity to make oral or, if appropriate, written representations as respects the question or to adduce evidence relevant thereto.

(3)

Regulation 15(5) shall apply to proceedings at which such evidence as is referred to in paragraph (2)(a) or (b) or such oral representations as are referred to in paragraph (2)(b) is given or are made as it applies to the proceedings before the tribunal.