# Royal Ulster Constabulary (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2000, Regulation 5: Definition of a complaint

Extent: N.I.

It is for the Ombudsman to determine what constitutes a complaint under Section (52)(8) of the Act of 1998, subject to the following exceptions;
(a) a complaint in so far as it relates to the direction and control of the police force by the Chief Constable; or
(b) a complaint about members not on duty, unless the fact of being a member is relevant to the complaint; or
(c) a complaint about a civilian employed at police establishments;
shall not constitute a complaint under Section (52)(8) of the Act of 1998.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2000/318/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/royal-ulster-constabulary-complaints-etc-regulations-2000/regulation-5
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