Regulation 7 Procedure following first interview

(1)

The interviewing officer shall, not later than 7 days after the date of the conclusion of the first interview—

(a)

cause to be prepared a written record of the substance of the matters discussed during the interview; and

(b)

send a copy of that record to the constable together with a notice in writing informing him that he may submit written comments not later than 7 days after the date on which the copy is sent.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), the constable shall be entitled to submit written comments in relation to the record of the interview to the interviewing officer not later than 7 days after the date on which it was sent.

(3)

The interviewing officer may, on the application of the constable, extend the period specified in paragraph (2) if he is satisfied it is appropriate to do so.

(4)

The interviewing officer shall send a copy of the record of the interview, and of any written comments of the constable, to—

(a)

the senior officer;

(b)

the officer in charge of personnel matters; and

(c)

if the interview was conducted by the reporting officer, the countersigning officer; or

(d)

if the interview was conducted by the countersigning officer, the reporting officer; or

(e)

if the interview was conducted by any other officer, to the reporting officer and the countersigning officer.