Regulation 5 Amendment of the Police (Promotion) Regulations 1996

For paragraph 1(2)(b) of Schedule 1, substitute the following paragraph–

“(b)

either Part IIA, consisting of practical tests, or Part IIB, consisting of a work-based assessment”.

After paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1, insert the following paragraph–

“(2A)

The Part IIB work-based assessment shall consist of a period of a minimum of 12 months.”

In paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 1for “each Part I” substitute “Parts I and IIA”.

In paragraph 2(2)(b) of Schedule 1 for “Part II” substitute “Part IIA”.

After sub-paragraph 2(2)(b) of Schedule 1 insert the following sub-paragraph–

“(c)

whether a police force promotes its members using the assessment set out in Part IIA or Part IIB.”.

In paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 1, after “a constable” insert “in a police force using the Part IIA assessment process”.

After paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 1 insert–

“(1A)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5), a constable in a force using the Part IIB assessment process who has completed 2 years'service and his probationary service is eligible to take Part I of the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of sergeant in that year.”

In paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 1, after “a police force” insert “using the Part IIA assessment process”.

After paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 1 insert–

“(3A)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5), a member of a police force using the Part IIB assessment process who holds the rank of sergeant, otherwise than on temporary promotion under regulation 6, is eligible to take Part I of the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of inspector in that year.”

In paragraph 5(5) of Schedule 1 after “Part I of that” for “examination” substitute “assessment”.

In paragraph 5(6) of Schedule 1 for “Part II”, substitute “Part IIA”.