Regulation 5 SuspensionI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Where there has been a report, allegation or complaint which indicates that the conduct of a member did not meet the appropriate standard, the Chief Constable may suspend the member concerned from duty and from his office of constable whether or not the matter has been investigated.

(2)

The Chief Constable may exercise the power to suspend the member concerned under this regulation at any time from the time of the receipt of the report, allegation or complaint until—

(a)

the supervising member decides not to refer the case to a hearing,

(b)

the notification of a finding that the conduct of the member concerned did meet the appropriate standard,

(c)

the time limit for giving notice of intention to seek a review under regulation 34 has expired, or

(d)

any review under regulation 35 has been completed.

(3)

Where the member concerned is suspended under this regulation, he shall be suspended until there occurs any of the events mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) to (d), or until the Chief Constable decides he shall cease to be suspended, whichever first occurs.

(4)

When the member concerned who is suspended is required to resign under regulation 31 he shall remain suspended during the period of his notice.

(5)

The Chief Constable may delegate his powers under this regulation to another senior officer.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 5 in operation at 6.11.2000, see reg. 1