Regulation 22 Hearing of review in absence of chief officer
Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), where the chief officer is an interested party or the circumstances in section 12(4)(a) or (b) of the 1996 Act apply, the review shall be conducted by the assistant chief constable designated under section 12(4) of the 1996 Act.
Where the designated assistant chief constable is absent or an interested party, the review shall be conducted by the chief officer of another force who has agreed to act in that capacity.
Where the member concerned is a member of the metropolitan police force, the review shall be conducted by the Assistant Commissioner or if he is absent or an interested party by the commander designated under paragraph 4(7) of Schedule 6 to the Police Regulations 1995f1 or, if the commander is absent or an interested party, by another assistant commissioner.
Where the member concerned is a member of the City of London police force, the review shall be conducted by the Commissioner or, if he is absent or an interested party, by a chief officer of another force who has agreed to act in that capacity or an assistant commissioner of the metropolitan police force who has agreed to act in that capacity.