# Police Reform Act 2002, Section 29N: Interpretation


(1) In this Part—
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“appropriate authority” has the meaning given by section 29E(3);
“chief officer” means the chief officer of police of any police force; and “acting chief officer” means (as appropriate)—
(a)a person exercising or performing functions of a chief constable in accordance with section 41 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011,
(b)a person exercising powers or duties of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis in accordance with section 44 or 45(4) of that Act, or
(c)a person exercising duties of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London in accordance with section 25 of the City of London Police Act 1839;
“conduct” has the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 29(1));
“the Director General” means the Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct;
“whistle-blower” has the meaning given by section 29D(3).
(2) References in this Part to a person serving with the police have the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 12(7)).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/30/section/29N (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-reform-act-2002/section-29N
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