Explanatory note

Regulation 3 of these Regulations designates bodies under section 29B of the Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30) (“the 2002 Act”). Section 29B was inserted by section 26 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3) (“the 2017 Act”). Bodies designated under section 29B are able to make super-complaints under section 29A of the 2002 Act (as inserted by section 25 of the 2017 Act), being complaints about systemic issues in policing which are significantly harming the interests of the public.

Regulation 4 of these Regulations makes provision regarding the making of super-complaints.

Regulations 5 to 8 of these Regulations impose duties on Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and the other authorities which will consider and make decisions on super-complaints.

Regulations 9 to 11 of these Regulations make further provision about super-complaints.

A full impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.