Paragraph 3A F1
England and Wales
The power of a constable, under section 55(6) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984F2, to conduct an intimate search if an officer of at least the rank of inspector considers under section 55(5) of that Act that an intimate search by a suitably qualified person is not practicable.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 3B para. 3A inserted (E.W.) (8.5.2018) by The Police Powers of Designated Civilian Staff and Volunteers (Excluded Powers and Duties of Constables) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/475), regs. 1, 2(2)
- F2
1984 c. 60. Section 55(5) was amended by section 79 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16).
Notes on Schedule 3B
Textual amendments
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Sch. 3B inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 15.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 10; S.I. 2017/1139, reg. 2(d) (with regs. 4, 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/1162, reg. 2)
Notes on Part 1
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 3B inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 15.12.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 10; S.I. 2017/1139, reg. 2(d) (with regs. 4, 5) (as amended by S.I. 2017/1162, reg. 2)