Paragraph 4

In regulation H2(1) (appeal to medical referee) for “on any question which involves the reference of questions under Regulation H1 to a selected medical practitioner” substitute “in any case in which Regulation H1(5) applies”.

After regulation H2(2) insert—

“(2A)

Where a person is dissatisfied with the decision of the selected medical practitioner as set out in a report under regulation H1(6), he may, within 28 days after he has received a copy of that report or such longer period as the police authority may allow, and subject to and in accordance with the provisions of Schedule H, give notice to the police authority that he appeals against that decision.

(2B)

In any case where within a further 28 days of that notice being received (or such longer period as the police authority may allow) that person has supplied to the police authority a statement of the grounds of his appeal, the police authority shall notify the Secretary of State accordingly, and the Secretary of State shall appoint a medical referee to decide the appeal.”.

In regulation H2(3)—