Regulation 46 OutcomesI1

one of the outcomes mentioned in paragraph (3)(a), (c) or (f), or

where the panel are satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances which justify it, the outcome mentioned in paragraph (3)(d).

dismissal of the officer concerned with notice, the period of the notice to be decided by the panel, subject to a minimum period of 28 days;

dismissal of the officer concerned with immediate effect;

reduction in rank of the officer concerned with immediate effect;

an extension of the period of the F1written improvement notice issued to the officer concerned;

the issue to the officer concerned of a F2written improvement notice;

redeployment of the officer concerned to alternative duties (which may involve a reduction of rank) within the police force concerned.

the officer is a special constable, or

the F3second stage meeting relates to the attendance of the officer.

must have regard to the record of police service of the officer concerned as shown on the officer’s personal record;

may receive evidence from any witness whose evidence would, in their opinion, assist their consideration; and

must give—

state in what respect the performance or attendance of the officer concerned (as the case may be) is considered unsatisfactory or the performance, grossly incompetent;

state the improvement that is required in performance or attendance;

state that, if a sufficient improvement is not made within such period as the panel specifies in accordance with paragraph (7A), the officer may be required to attend another second stage meeting, and state the date with which this period ends;

state that it is valid for a period of 12 months beginning with the date of the notice;

state that, if the sufficient improvement referred to in sub-paragraph (c) is not maintained during any part of the validity period remaining after the expiry of the period specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (c), the officer may be required to attend F6another second stage meeting F7...; and

be signed and dated by the panel chair.

the notice must be amended—

the panel may vary any of the other matters recorded in the notice;

the notice is valid for a further period of 12 months.