Paragraph 4 I1I2

Paragraph 4 (reference of complaints to the Commission) is amended as follows.

In sub-paragraph (6)(b), for “a possible future investigation of the complaint” substitute “ an investigation of the complaint (whether an existing investigation or a possible future one) ”.

After sub-paragraph (6) insert—

“(6A)

A local policing body which refers a complaint to the Commission under sub-paragraph (3) shall also give a notification of the making of the reference to the appropriate authority.”

Omit sub-paragraph (8).

At the end insert—

“(9)

The appropriate authority must record any complaint that is referred to the Commission under this paragraph that has not already been recorded.”