# The Special Constables Regulations 1965, Regulation 3: Retirement

Extent: E+W

(1) A special constable may retire subject to his having given to the chief constable a month's written notice of his intention to retire or such shorter notice as may have been accepted by the chief constable.
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(2) The chief constable may require a special constable to retire on such date as he may specify—
(a) on account of age;
(b) on the grounds that he is disabled to perform the ordinary duties of a special constable and the disablement is likely to be permanent, or
(c) as an alternative to dismissal, where he has been remiss or negligent in the discharge of his duty or otherwise unfit for the same.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1965/536/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/special-constables-regulations-1965/regulation-3
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