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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

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Publication 2011-09-15

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(a) any provision included in a collaboration agreement under section 22A of the Police Act 1996, and

(b) section 24(3A) of that Act (aid of one police force by another).

(10) In this paragraph—

(a) “relevant powers” means powers corresponding to those conferred by sections 101 and 107 of the Local Government Act 1972 on police authorities established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996;

(b) references to a police civilian member of staff of an existing police authority or a new policing body are references to a member of the staff of that authority or body who is employed solely to assist the police force maintained by that authority or body;

Seconded staff

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In the case of a person who, immediately before the relevant commencement time, is seconded to the existing police authority for a police area, the secondment is to have effect, after that time, as a secondment to the new policing body for that police area.

Interpretation

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In this Part “relevant commencement time” means—

(a) in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the time when section 1 comes into force in relation to that area;

(b) in relation to the metropolitan police district, the time when section 3 comes into force.

Part 3 — Subsequent transfer by new policing body

Power to direct new policing body to make transfer scheme

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(1) The Secretary of State may direct a new policing body—

(a) to make one or more transfer schemes, and

(b) to submit such a scheme to the Secretary of State for approval.

(2) If the Secretary of State gives a direction under sub-paragraph (1)(b), the Secretary of State may—

(a) approve the scheme as submitted,

(b) approve the scheme with modifications, or

(3) Before making a decision under sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must—

(a) consult the new policing body, and

(b) if the scheme includes provision about the transfer of staff, consult persons who, in the Secretary of State's opinion, represent the views of the staff concerned.

(4) If the Secretary of State gives a direction under sub-paragraph (1)(b), the new policing body—

(a) must not make the scheme unless the Secretary of State approves it, and

(b) if the Secretary of State approves the scheme with modifications, must make it with those modifications.

(5) A direction under this paragraph—

(a) must be in writing; and

(b) may be varied or revoked by a further direction.

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(1) The Secretary of State may make one or more transfer schemes in relation to a new policing body if—

(a) the body does not comply with a direction given to it under paragraph 10, or

(b) the Secretary of State decides not to approve one or more schemes submitted by that body under paragraph 10.

(2) A scheme made by the Secretary of State under this paragraph is to be treated as if made by the new policing body.

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(1) The Secretary of State may direct a new policing body—

(a) to modify a transfer scheme made by that body, and

(b) to submit such a scheme to the Secretary of State for approval.

(2) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) of paragraph 10 apply to a direction under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph as they apply to a direction under sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 10.

(3) In the application of paragraph 10(2) to (5) by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) references to paragraph 10(1)(b) have effect as references to sub-paragraph (1)(b) of this paragraph;

(b) references to the making of a scheme have effect as references to the modification of a scheme;

(4) The Secretary of State may modify a transfer scheme made by a new policing body if—

(a) the authority does not comply with a direction given to it under sub-paragraph (1), or

(b) the Secretary of State decides not to approve the modified scheme submitted by the body.

(5) A scheme modified by the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (4) is to be treated as if modified (and made) by the new policing body.

(6) A scheme modified in accordance with this paragraph is to be deemed for all purposes to have come into force with those modifications.

Staff

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(1) A transfer scheme may provide for a person employed by the new policing body to become—

(a) a member of the civilian staff of the police force, or

(b) a member of staff of a local authority.

(2) The scheme may provide that a contract of employment which the person had before becoming a member of the civilian staff of a police force is to have effect (subject to any modifications) as if originally made between that person and the chief officer.

(3) The scheme may provide that a contract of employment which the person had before becoming a member of the staff of a local authority is to have effect (subject to any modifications) as if originally made between that person and that local authority.

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(1) A transfer scheme may provide, in the case of a person who is seconded to the new policing body, that the secondment is to have effect as a secondment to—

(a) the civilian staff of the police force, or

(b) a local authority.

(2) The scheme may make provision as to the terms and conditions which are to have effect as the terms and conditions of the person's secondment.

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(1) A transfer scheme may provide for the transfer to the chief officer of the rights, powers, duties and liabilities of the employer under or in connection with the contract of employment of a person who becomes a member of the civilian staff of the police force.

(2) A transfer scheme may provide for the transfer to a local authority of the rights, powers, duties and liabilities of the employer under or in connection with the contract of employment of a person who becomes a member of the staff of that local authority.

(3) A transfer scheme may make provision—

(a) for periods before a person became a member of the civilian staff of the police force to count as periods of employment with the chief officer, and

(b) for periods before a person became a member of the civilian staff of the police force, and the periods after the person became a member of the civilian staff of the police force, to count as a period of continuous employment.

(4) A transfer scheme may make provision—

(a) for periods before a person became a member of the staff of a local authority to count as periods of employment with that local authority, and

(b) for periods before a person became a member of the staff of a local authority, and the period after the person became a member of the staff of the local authority, to count as a period of continuous employment.

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(1) A transfer scheme may provide for a person who—

(a) is employed by the new policing body, and

(b) would otherwise, by the operation of the scheme, become—

(i) a member of the civilian staff of the police force, or

(ii) a member of staff of a local authority,

not to become such a member of staff if the person gives notice objecting to the operation of the scheme in relation to the person.

(2) A person who would (but for this sub-paragraph) be treated as being dismissed by the operation of a transfer scheme (whether by an enactment or otherwise) is to be treated as not being so dismissed.

(3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to a person who, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), does not become a member of staff.

Property, rights and liabilities etc

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(1) A transfer scheme may provide for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities of the new policing body to the chief officer.

(2) The scheme may—

(a) create rights or interests, or impose liabilities, in relation to property, rights and liabilities transferred by virtue of the scheme or retained by the transferor under the scheme or create rights or liabilities as between the transferor and transferee under the scheme, and

(b) apportion property, rights and liabilities between the new policing body and the chief officer.

Supplementary

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(1) A transfer scheme may contain further provision in connection with any of the matters to which paragraphs 13 to 17 relate.

(2) A transfer scheme may contain incidental, consequential, supplemental, transitional and saving provision.

(3) A transfer scheme may confer functions on any person (including the Secretary of State).

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(1) A transfer scheme may contain provision—

(a) for the Secretary of State, or any other person nominated by or in accordance with the scheme, to determine any matter requiring determination under or in consequence of the scheme, and

(b) as to the payment of fees charged, or expenses incurred, by any person nominated to determine any matter by virtue of sub-paragraph (a).

Part 4 — Other transitional provision

Politically restricted posts

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(1) This paragraph applies to a person if by virtue of a transfer scheme, the person—

(a) ceases to be a member of the staff of an existing police authority, and

(b) becomes a member of the staff of a new policing body.

(2) Section 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (politically restricted posts) does not apply to the person for as long as the person—

(a) continues to be a member of the staff of the new policing body, and

(b) carries out duties which are the same, or substantially the same, as the duties the person carried out as a member of the staff of the existing police authority.

Continuity

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(1) The abolition of an existing police authority, the transfer or abolition of its functions, and the transfer of its property, rights and liabilities, do not affect the validity of anything done before the abolition or transfer.

(2) The replacement of an existing chief officer, the transfer or abolition of the functions of an existing chief officer, and the transfer of the rights and liabilities of an existing chief officer, do not affect anything done before the replacement, transfer or abolition.

(3) The transfer of the property, rights and liabilities of a new policing body does not affect anything done before the transfer.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (5) to (7) apply where any functions, property, rights or liabilities are transferred by or under this Act from a person (the “transferor”) to another person (the “transferee”).

(5) There may be continued by or in relation to the transferee anything (including legal proceedings) which—

(a) relates to any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred, and

(b) is in the process of being done by or in relation to the transferor immediately before the transfer takes effect.

(6) Anything which—

(a) was made or done by or in relation to the transferor for the purposes of, or otherwise in connection with, any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred, and

(b) is in effect immediately before the transfer takes effect,

has effect as if made or done by or in relation to the transferee.

(7) The transferee is to be substituted for the transferor in any instruments, contracts or legal proceedings which—

(a) relate to any of the functions, property, rights or liabilities transferred, and

(b) are made or commenced before the transfer takes effect.

(8) The Secretary of State may, by direction, determine any question under this section as to—

(a) whether any particular functions, property, rights or liabilities are transferred by or under this Act, or

(b) the person to which any particular functions, property, rights or liabilities are transferred by or under this Act.

(9) The preceding provisions of this paragraph—

(a) are without prejudice to Part 2 of this Schedule and any power to make a transfer scheme, and

(b) are subject to the provisions of Part 2 of this Schedule and any transfer scheme.

(10) In this paragraph a reference to the transfer of a function includes a reference to the abolition of the function and the conferral of a corresponding function on another person.

Foreign property etc: perfection of vesting

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(1) Subsections (2) to (8) of section 414 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (foreign property, rights and liabilities: perfection of vesting) apply in any case where a transfer by or under this Act provides for the transfer of foreign property, rights or liabilities.

(2) In the application of those provisions by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) references to a transfer or pension instrument have effect as references to the transfer by or under this Act; and

(b) references to the transferor and the transferee are to be construed accordingly.

Transfers: supplementary provision

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(1) All property, rights and liabilities to which a statutory transfer applies are to be transferred by that transfer, notwithstanding that they may be or include—

(a) property, rights and liabilities that would not otherwise be capable of being transferred, or

(b) rights and liabilities under enactments.

(2) The property, rights and liabilities which may be transferred by a transfer scheme include—

(a) property, rights and liabilities that would not otherwise be capable of being transferred, or

(b) rights and liabilities under enactments.

(3) No right of reverter, right of pre-emption, right of forfeiture, right of re-entry, right to compensation, option or similar right affecting any land or other property shall operate or become exercisable as a result of any transfer of land or other property by virtue of a statutory transfer or a transfer scheme (whether or not any consent required to the transfer has been obtained).

(4) No right to terminate or vary a contract or instrument shall operate or become exercisable, and no provision of a contract or relevant document, shall operate or become exercisable or be contravened, by reason of any transfer by virtue of a statutory transfer or a transfer scheme.

(5) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) above have effect in relation to—

(a) the grant or creation of an estate or interest in, or right over, any land or other property, or

(b) the doing of any other thing in relation to land or other property,

as they have effect in relation to a transfer of land or other property.

(6) A transfer scheme may make provision for the apportionment or division of any property, rights or liabilities.

(7) Where a transfer scheme makes provision for the apportionment or division between two or more persons of any rights or liabilities under a contract, the contract shall have effect, as from the coming into force of the provision, as if it constituted two or more separate contracts separately enforceable by and against each of those persons respectively as respects the part of the rights or liabilities which falls to that person as a result of the apportionment or division.

(8) The provision that may be made by a transfer scheme includes provision for—

(a) any transfer of land or other property by virtue of the instrument,

(b) the grant or creation of any estate or interest in, or right over, any land or other property by virtue of the instrument, or

to be on such terms, including financial terms, as the person making the scheme thinks fit.

(9) The Secretary of State may by order confer on any body or person to whom property, rights or liabilities are transferred by a statutory transfer or transfer scheme any statutory functions which were previously exercisable in relation to that property, or those rights or liabilities, by the transferor.

(10) It shall be the duty—

(a) of existing police authorities, new policing bodies, existing chief officers, new chief officers and local authorities, and

(b) of the trustees or managers, or administrators, of any pension scheme,

to provide the Secretary of State with such information or assistance as the Secretary of State may reasonably require for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of any powers exercisable by the Secretary of State in relation to a statutory transfer or a transfer scheme.

(11) Where any person is entitled, in consequence of any transfer made by virtue of a statutory transfer or transfer scheme, to possession of a document relating in part to the title to, or to the management of, any land or other property in England and Wales—

(a) the instrument may contain provision for treating that person as having given another person an acknowledgment in writing of the right of that other person to the production of the document and to delivery of copies thereof; and

(b) section 64 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (production and safe custody of documents) shall have effect accordingly, and on the basis that the acknowledgment did not contain any such expression of contrary intention as is mentioned in that section.

(12) In this paragraph—

“relevant document” means—any enactment, other than an enactment contained in this Act;any subordinate legislation made otherwise than under this Act; orany deed or other instrument;

“statutory transfer” means a transfer under Part 1 or 2 of this Schedule;

“transfer scheme” means a transfer scheme under Part 3.

Power to make transitional provision etc

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(1) The Secretary of State may, by order, make such transitional and transitory provision, and savings, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with Part 1 of this Act (including provision that supplements or varies the provision made by this Schedule).

(2) An order under this paragraph may, in particular—

(a) amend, or otherwise modify, any enactment;

(b) make any provision that may be made by a transfer scheme under Part 3 of this Schedule (whether the provision in the order relates to that Part or Part 2 of this Schedule);

(i) before a day specified in the order could have been made out of the police fund of the existing police authority for that area, but

(ii) is not a liability which is transferred to the new policing body by virtue of Part 2 of this Schedule;

(d) provide for a new chief officer or a local authority to which property, rights or liabilities of a new policing body are, or are to be, transferred by virtue of a transfer scheme under Part 3 of this Schedule to make any payment which—

(i) before a day specified in the order could have been made out of the police fund of that new policing body, but

(ii) is not a liability which could be transferred by virtue of such a transfer scheme;

(e) make provision in relation to the accounts and audit of—

(i) existing police authorities, and

(ii) new policing bodies.

(3) Provision of the kind referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(e) may, in particular—

(a) amend, or otherwise modify, any enactment relating to the accounts and audit of public bodies in its application to—

(i) an existing police authority and the financial year in which that authority is abolished, or

(ii) a new policing body and the financial year in which that body is established;

(b) provide for the Secretary of State to give directions as to action to be taken in relation to the accounts and audit of—

(i) an existing police authority in relation to the financial year in which that authority is abolished, or

(ii) a new policing body in relation to the financial year in which that body is established;

(c) provide for a person who, in acting in accordance with such a direction, fails to comply with a code of practice or other document relating to proper accounting practice to be taken not to have so failed to comply.

Part 5 — Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

“existing chief officer” means—in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the chief constable of the police force for that area before the coming into force of section 2 of this Act in relation to that area;in relation to the metropolitan police district, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis immediately before the coming into force of section 4;

“existing police authority” means—in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the police authority established under section 3 of that Act for that area;in relation to the metropolitan police district, the Metropolitan Police Authority;

“local authority” means—in relation to England, a county council or a district council;in relation to Wales, a county council or a county borough council;

“new chief officer” means—in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the chief constable established for that police area under section 2 of this Act;in relation to the metropolitan police district, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis established under section 4;

“new policing body” means—in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the police and crime commissioner for that area;in relation to the metropolitan police district, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;

“police force” means—in relation to a police area listed in Schedule 1 to the Police Act 1996, the police force maintained for that area under section 2 of that Act;in relation to the metropolitan police district, the metropolitan police force;

“transfer scheme”, in relation to an existing police authority, means a scheme for transferring staff, property, rights or liabilities of that authority.

SCHEDULE 16

Part 1 — Police Act 1996

1

The Police Act 1996 is amended in accordance with this Part.

2

For the italic cross-heading before section 1 substitute— “ Police areas and police forces ”.

3

Omit the italic cross-heading before section 2.

4

(1) Section 2 (maintenance of police forces) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) The existing provision of section 2 becomes subsection (1) of that section.

(3) After that subsection, insert—

(2) For further provision about the maintenance of those police forces, see Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

5

Omit—

(a) sections 3 to 5, and

(b) the italic cross-heading before section 5A.

6

(1) Section 5A (maintenance of the metropolitan police force) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) The existing provision of section 5A becomes subsection (1) of that section.

(3) After that subsection, insert—

(2) For further provision about the maintenance of the metropolitan police force, see Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

7

Omit sections 5B to 6.

8

Before section 6ZA insert the following cross-heading— “ The City of London ”.

9

After that cross-heading insert—

(6AZA) The Common Council of the City of London is to continue to be the police authority for the City of London police area.

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(1) Section 6ZA (power to confer particular functions on police authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In the title, for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(3) In subsection (1), for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “police force maintained for its area” substitute “ the City of London police force ”;

(5) In subsection (3), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

(a) the Common Council, (b) the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and

(6) Omit subsection (4).

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(1) Section 6ZB (plans by police authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In the title, for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “every police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “the authority's” substitute “the Common Council's”;

(c) for “its area” substitute “ the City of London police area, and for the discharge by the City of London Police of its national or international functions ”.

(4) For subsection (2) substitute—

(2) In issuing a policing plan, the Common Council must have regard to the strategic policing requirement issued under section 37A.

(5) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “relevant chief officer of police” substitute “ Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”;

(6) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “relevant chief officer of police” (in the first place) substitute “ Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”;

(d) for “Authority shall” substitute “ Common Council shall ”;

(e) for “relevant chief officer of police” (in the second place) substitute “ Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”.

(7) In subsection (8), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

(a) the Common Council, (b) the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and

(8) Omit subsection (9).

(9) Omit subsection (11).

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(1) Section 6ZC (reports by police authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In the title, for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “policing of their areas” substitute “ discharge of the Common Council's functions ”.

(4) In subsection (3), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

(a) the Common Council, (b) the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and

(5) Omit subsection (4).

13

Omit sections 8A to 9G.

14

Before section 9H insert the following cross-heading— “ Police ranks ”.

15

Omit sections 10 to 12A.

16

Omit sections 14 to 17.

17

Before section 18 insert the following cross-heading— “ City of London ”.

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(1) Section 18 (supply of goods and services) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1), omit paragraph (a).

(3) In subsection (1)(b)—

(a) for “shall also apply with that modification” substitute “ shall, ”;

(b) at the end insert “ , apply with the modification set out in subsection (2) ”.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “A police authority” substitute “ The Common Council in its capacity as police authority ”;

(b) for “another police authority” substitute “ another local policing body ”;

(c) for “a police authority collaboration agreement” substitute “ force collaboration provision in a collaboration agreement ”.

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Omit sections 19 to 21.

20

Omit the cross-heading “General provisions” before section 22.

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(1) Section 22 (reports by chief constables to police authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “Every chief officer of police of a police force” substitute “ The Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ Common Council ”;

(3) In subsection (2), for “A chief officer” substitute “ The chief constable ”.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “The chief officer of police of a police force” substitute “ The Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ Common Council ”;

(d) for “area for which the force is maintained” substitute “ City of London police area ”.

(5) In subsection (4), for “police authority” substitute “ Common Council ”.

(6) In subsection (5)—

(a) for “chief officer” substitute “ Commissioner of Police for the City of London ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ Common Council ”;

(7) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ Common Council ”;

(b) for “the authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

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After section 22 insert the following cross-heading— “ General provisions ”.

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(1) Section 24 (aid of one police force by another) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), for “sections 9A and 10(1)” substitute “ sections 2 and 4 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) ”.

(3) For subsection (3A) substitute—

(3A) While a member of the civilian staff of a police force maintained under section 2, or a member of the civilian staff of the metropolitan police force, is provided under this section for the assistance of another police force, that member of staff is, notwithstanding section 2 or 4 of the 2011 Act, under the direction and control of the chief officer of police of that other force.

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “police authority” (in both places) substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “those authorities” substitute “ those bodies ”;

(5) In subsection (4A)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “section 10(1)” substitute “ sections 2 and 4 of the 2011 Act ”.

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In section 25(1) (provision of special services)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “that authority” substitute “ that body ”.

25

(1) Section 26 (provision of advice and assistance to international organisations etc) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “the authority” substitute “ the body ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “the authority” substitute “ the body ”.

(4) In subsections (5) and (6), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

26

In section 27 (special constables), in subsection (2), for “police force collaboration agreement” substitute “ collaboration agreement ”.

27

In section 28 (police cadets), in subsection (3)—

(a) for “Without prejudice to subsection (2)” substitute “ Accordingly ”;

(b) for “the police authority that maintains a police force” substitute “ the chief officer of a police force ”.

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(1) Section 30 (jurisdiction of constables) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (3A)—

(a) for “section 24” substitute “ section 22A ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

(3) In subsection (3B), for “police force collaboration agreement under section 23” substitute “ collaboration agreement under section 22A ”.

29

For section 31 (rewards for diligence) substitute—

(31) (1) The chief constable of a police force maintained under section 2 may grant to members of that police force rewards for exceptional diligence or other specially meritorious conduct. (2) The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis may grant to members of the metropolitan police force rewards for exceptional diligence or other specially meritorious conduct. (3) The Common Council may, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, grant out of the City of London police fund to members of the City of London police force rewards for exceptional diligence or other specially meritorious conduct.

30

(1) Section 39A (codes of practice for chief officers) is amended as follows.

(2) Omit subsection (3).

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

(1) Section 42A is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In the title, for “removal of senior officers” substitute “ exercise of powers under section 42 ”.

(3) In subsection (1), omit “9E, 11 or”.

(4) In subsection (2), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;

32

In section 50 (regulations for police forces), in subsection (4)(a), for “police authorities” substitute “ local policing bodies ”.

33

In section 51 (regulations for special constables), in subsection (3A)(a), for “police authorities” substitute “ local policing bodies ”.

34

In section 52 (regulations for police cadets), in subsection (1A)(a), for “police authorities” substitute “ local policing bodies ”.

35

(1) Section 53A (regulation of procedures and practices) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (2), omit paragraph (b) (and the word “and” at the end of paragraph (a)).

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) Omit subsection (5).

(5) In subsection (6), omit paragraph (a).

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(1) Section 57 (common services) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (4), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners, (aa) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, (ab) the Common Council,

(3) Omit subsections (5) and (6).

37

In section 60 (regulations for Police Federations), in subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (c), after “Federations to” insert “ local policing bodies, ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), after “provided by” insert “ local policing bodies or ”.

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39

In section 63 (Police Advisory Boards for England and Wales and for Scotland), in subsection (2), after “interests” insert “ of local policing bodies, ”.

40

In section 84 (representation etc at disciplinary and other proceedings), in the definition of “relevant authority” in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “a senior officer” substitute “ the chief officer of police ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “a senior officer, the police authority” substitute “ the chief officer of police, the local policing body ”.

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In section 87 (guidance concerning disciplinary proceedings etc), in subsection (1)—

(a) for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) local policing bodies,

;

(b) for paragraph (e), substitute—

(e) members of the civilian staff of a police force, including the metropolitan police force (within the meaning of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011).

42

(1) Section 88 (liability of wrongful acts of constables) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsections (2)(b) and (4), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) in paragraph (c), for “authority's” substitute “local policing body's”.

(4) In subsection (5A), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body ”.

(5) In subsection (6), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body ”.

43

In section 93 (acceptance of gifts or loans), in subsection (1), for “the authority” substitute “ the body ”.

44

In section 97 (police officers engaged on service outside their force), in subsection (2), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body ”.

45

(1) Section 98 (cross-border aid of one police force by another) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “those authorities” substitute “ those bodies ”;

(3) Before subsection (7) insert—

(6B) In this section “local policing body” includes— (a) a police authority in Scotland, and (b) the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

46

Omit Schedules 2 and 2A.

47

(1) Schedule 6 (appeals to Police Appeals Tribunals) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In paragraph 2(1)—

(a) for “four members” substitute “ three members ”;

(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d) omit sub-paragraph (c).

(3) In paragraph 9, for “relevant police authority” (in each place) substitute “ relevant local policing body ”.

(4) In paragraph 10(b), for “relevant police authority” means the police authority” substitute “relevant local policing body” means the local policing body”.

Part 2 — Greater London Authority Act 1999

48

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 is amended in accordance with this Part.

49

In section 45 (Mayor's periodic report to Assembly), in subsection (7)(b), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

50

In section 54 (discharge of functions by committees or single members), omit subsection (6).

51

In section 61 (power to require attendance at Assembly meetings), in subsection (12), omit paragraph (a).

52

In section 86 (provisions supplemental to section 85), in subsection (2), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

53

(1) Section 90 (the special item for the purposes of section 89) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “Metropolitan Police Authority” (in each place) substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “that Authority” substitute “ that Office ”.

54

In section 389 (the Superannuation Act 1972), in subsection (1)(d), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

55

In section 404 (discrimination), in subsection (1)(b), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

56

In section 408 (transfers of property, rights or liabilities), in subsection (2), for paragraph (f) substitute—

(f) a police and crime commissioner;

57

In section 411 (pensions), omit subsection (9).

58

In section 419 (taxation), in subsection (1)(b), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

59

In Schedule 4 (exercise of functions during vacancy or temporary incapacity of Mayor), omit—

(a) paragraph 9, and

(b) paragraph 17.

Part 3 — Other enactments

Tramways Act 1870

60

In the Tramways Act 1870, in the heading of section 61 (power for local or police authorities to regulate traffic in roads), for “local or police authorities” substitute “ local authorities and police ”.

Riot (Damages) Act 1886

61

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Police (Property) Act 1897

62

(1) In the Police (Property) Act 1897, section 2 (regulations with respect to unclaimed property in possession of police) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2A)—

(a) for “relevant authority” (in each place) substitute “ relevant body ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), for “the authority” substitute “ the relevant body ”.

(3) In subsection (2B)—

(a) for “relevant authority” substitute “ relevant body ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

Licensing Act 1902

63

In the Licensing Act 1902, in section 6 (prohibition on sale of liquor to persons declared to be habitual drunkards), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body ”.

Local Government (Emergency Provisions) Act 1916

64

In the Local Government (Emergency Provisions) Act 1916, in section 21 (interpretation), after “Provided that where any such authority is” insert “ a local policing body or ”.

Police, Factories, &c (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916

65

(1) In the Police, Factories, &c (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916, section 5 (regulation of street collections) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1A), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, and

(3) In subsection (2)(b), for “a police authority” substitute “ the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Children and Young Persons Act 1933

66

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is amended as follows.

67

In section 7 (sale of tobacco, etc, to persons under 18), in subsection (3), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

68

In section 12 (failing to provide for safety of children at entertainments), in subsection (5)(b), for “police authority” substitute “ chief officer of police ”.

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951

69

The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 is amended as follows.

70

In section 18 (protection of tenure, in connection with employment, under a licence or a rent-free letting, by extension of the Rent Acts), in subsection (6)—

(a) after “either by the” insert “ relevant local policing body or ”;

(b) for “that authority” substitute “ that body or authority ”.

71

In section 20 (modifications of Rent Acts as respects occupation by employees), in subsection (3)(b), after “required by the” insert “ relevant local policing body or ”.

72

In section 23 (interpretation of Part 2), in subsection (1), in the definition of “relevant police authority”—

(a) for “ “relevant police authority”” substitute “ “relevant local policing body” or “relevant police authority””;

(b) for “the police authority” substitute “ the local policing body or the police authority ”.

73

In Schedule 2 (capacities in respect of which payments may be made under Part 5, and paying authorities), in Part 1, in the second column of entry number 4, at the beginning insert “ The local policing body or ”.

Town and Country Planning Act 1959

74

In the Town and Country Planning Act 1959, in Part 1 of Schedule 4 (authorities in England and Wales to whom Part 2 applies), omit paragraph 8.

Land Compensation Act 1961

75

In the Land Compensation Act 1961, in section 29 (interpretation of Part 4), in the definition of “local authority” in subsection (1), in paragraph (a) omit “, or a combined police authority”.

Trustee Investments Act 1961

76

The Trustee Investments Act 1961 is amended as follows.

77

In section 11 (Local Authority investment schemes), in subsection (4)(a), for the words from “police authority” to “1996” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

78

In Schedule 1 (manner of investment), in Part 2 (narrower-range of investments requiring advice), in paragraph 9, for paragraph (d) substitute—

(d) a police and crime commissioner;

Local Government (Records) Act 1962

79

The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.

80

In section 2 (acquisition and deposit of records), in subsection (6), omit the words from “to a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority,”.

81

In section 8 (interpretation), in subsection (1), omit the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority,”.

Pipe-lines Act 1962

82

In the Pipe-lines Act 1962, in section 37 (fire brigades, police etc to be notified of certain pipe-line accidents and to be furnished with information), in subsections (1)(a) and (2)(a), after “rescue authority” insert “ , local policing body ”.

Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963

83

In the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963, in section 90 (interpretation), in subsection (4)(c), after “maintained by” insert “ a local policing body or ”.

Local Government Act 1966

84

In the Local Government Act 1966, in section 11 (grants for certain expenditure due to ethnic minority population), in subsection (2) for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Leasehold Reform Act 1967

85

(1) In the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, section 28 (retention or resumption of land required for public purposes) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (5)(a), for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

(3) In subsection (6), omit the second paragraph (a) (which appears after “However—”).

Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1967

86

The Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1967 is amended as follows.

87

(1) Section 11 (pensions of certain persons transferring to different employment) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (8), for “police authority” substitute “ police pension authority ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

(9) In this section “police pension authority” means— (a) the chief constable of any police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996; (b) the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis; (c) the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a police authority; and (d) any police authority within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.

88

(1) Section 15 (superannuation of metropolitan civil staffs) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1), in paragraph (a)(i), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime or the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis ”.

(3) For subsection (2) substitute—

(2) The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime shall have power to grant pensions or other benefits to or in respect of persons who are members of the metropolitan civil staffs by virtue of employment by that Office. (2ZA) The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis shall have power to grant pensions or other benefits to or in respect of persons who are members of the metropolitan civil staffs by virtue of employment by the Commissioner.

(4) In subsection (2A)—

(a) for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, and the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, ”;

(b) for “it” substitute “ that Office or Commissioner ”.

(5) In subsection (6), for “and with the Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, and with the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis ”.

(6) In subsection (7), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime or the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis ”.

Firearms Act 1968

89

The Firearms Act 1968 is amended as follows.

90

In section 54 (application of Parts 1 and 2 to Crown servants), for subsection (3)(b) substitute—

(b) a civilian officer, or

91

In section 57 (interpretation), in subsection (4), for the definition of “civilian officer” substitute—

“civilian officer” means— (a) as respects England and Wales— (i) a person employed by a chief constable established under section 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, (ii) a person employed by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, or (iii) a person employed by the Corporation of the City of London who is under the direction and control of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London; (b) as respects Scotland, a person employed by a police authority who is under the direction and control of a chief officer of police;

Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969

92

In the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969, in section 3 (employers exempted from insurance), in subsection (2)(b), for “and any police authority” substitute “ , any local policing body, any chief constable established under section 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, and the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis ”.

93

In the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969, in section 1 (provision of grants), in subsection (3), for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970

94

In the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970, in section 1 (supply of goods and services by local authorities), in the definition of “public body” in subsection (4), for the words from “police authority” to “1996” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

Pensions (Increase) Act 1971

95

The Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 is amended as follows.

96

In Schedule 2 (official pensions), Part 2 (pensions out of local funds) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 97 and 98.

97

(1) Paragraph 51 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) For “police authority” (in the first place) substitute “ local policing body or a chief officer of police ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (a), for “such a police authority; or” substitute “ a police authority; ”.

(4) After sub-paragraph (a), insert—

(aa) service as a member of staff of a police and crime commissioner; (ab) service as a member of staff of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime; (ac) service as a member of the civilian staff of a police force; or

(5) In sub-paragraph (b), for “by such a” substitute “ by a chief constable established under section 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis or by a ”.

(6) After sub-paragraph (b) insert—

In this paragraph— (a) references to the staff of a police and crime commissioner, the staff of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, and the civilian staff of a police force, have the same meanings as in Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011; (b) “police force” includes the metropolitan police force.

98

In paragraph 52, after “A pension payable by” insert “ a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a chief constable established under section 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis or ”.

99

In Schedule 6 (employments relevant to section 13(2)(a)), in sub-paragraph (c)—

(a) after “Metropolitan Police Authority” insert “ or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”;

(b) after “employment” insert “ before the repeal of section 14(4) of the Police Act 1996 ”;

Local Government Act 1972

100

The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

101

In section 60 (procedure for reviews), in subsection (2)(a)(i) and (c) and subsection (5)(b), for “police authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

102

In section 98 (interpretation of sections 95 and 97), in subsection (1A) omit the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

103

In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), omit the words from “police authorities” to “Metropolitan Police Authority,”.

104

(1) Section 100J (application to new authorities, Common Council, etc) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1), omit paragraphs (e) and (eza).

(3) In subsection (3), omit “, (e), (eza)”.

(4) In subsection (4)(a)—

(a) after “economic prosperity board,” insert “ or ”;

(b) omit the words from “or a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

105

In section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities), in subsection (13) omit “except a police authority”.

106

(1) Section 107 (application of foregoing provisions to police authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In the title, for “police authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(3) For subsection (1) substitute—

(1) In their application to the Common Council as police authority, sections 101 to 106 shall have effect subject to the following provisions of this section (and in those provisions references to the Common Council are references to the Council as police authority).

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “A police authority” substitute “ The Common Council ”;

(b) for “another police authority” substitute “ another local policing body ”;

(5) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for the words from “by” to the end substitute “ by the Common Council ”.

(6) In subsection (3A)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “the authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(7) In subsection (3B)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “that authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(8) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “the authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(9) In subsection (4A)(c), for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(10) In subsection (5), for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”.

(11) Omit subsection (7).

(12) In subsection (8)—

(a) for “a police authority” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

(b) for “any such authority or authorities” substitute “ the Common Council ”;

107

In section 120 (acquisition of land compulsorily by principal councils), after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) Police and crime commissioners and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime are to be treated as principal councils for the purposes of— (a) this section (apart from subsection (1)(b)), and (b) section 121.

108

(1) Section 146A (Joint Authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) after “joint waste authority,” insert “ and ”;

(b) omit the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

(3) Omit subsections (1A) to (1C).

109

In section 223 (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), in subsection (2), for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

110

In section 228 (inspection of documents), in subsection (7A)—

(a) after “economic prosperity board,” insert “ or ”;

(b) omit the words from “or a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

111

In section 229 (photographic copies of documents), in subsection (8), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

112

In section 231 (service of notices on local authorities, etc), in subsection (4), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

113

In section 232 (public notices), in subsection (1A), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

114

In section 233 (service of notices by local authorities), in subsection (11), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

115

In section 234 (authentication of documents), in subsection (4), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

116

(1) Schedule 12 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In paragraph 6A(1)—

(a) after “economic prosperity board,” insert “ or ”;

(b) omit the words from “or a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

(3) In paragraph 6B, omit sub-paragraph (b) (and the word “and” that precedes it).

(4) In paragraph 46, omit the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

Superannuation Act 1972

117

(1) In the Superannuation Act 1972, in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment, etc, referred to in section 1), the entries headed “Other Bodies” are amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) After the entry relating to employment by the Commissioner for Public Appointments in Scotland, insert— “ Employment by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. ”.

(3) For “The Metropolitan Police Authority.” substitute “ Employment by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. ”.

Employment Agencies Act 1973

118

In the Employment Agencies Act 1973, in section 13 (interpretation), in subsection (7)—

(a) in paragraph (f), omit the words from “, a police authority” to “1996”;

(b) for paragraph (fa) substitute—

(fa) the exercise by a police and crime commissioner of any of the commissioner's functions; (fb) the exercise by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime of any of that Office's functions; (fc) the exercise by a chief constable established under section 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 of any of the chief constable's functions; (fd) the exercise by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis of any of the Commissioner's functions;

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

119

(1) In the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, section 51A (application of Part to police) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “means the chief officer of police” substitute

means— (i) the chief officer of police of that force, or (ii) in the case of a member of the force or a special constable who is, by virtue of a collaboration agreement under section 22A of the Police Act 1996, under the direction and control of a chief officer (within the meaning given by section 23I of that Act), that chief officer,

;

(b) in paragraph (c), for “means the person who has the direction and control of the body of constables or cadets in question” substitute

means— (i) the person who has the direction and control of the body of constables or cadets in question, or (ii) in the case of a constable who is, by virtue of a collaboration agreement under section 22A of the Police Act 1996, under the direction and control of a chief officer (within the meaning given by section 23I of that Act), that chief officer.

(3) In subsection (2A), after “shall” insert “ , if not a corporation sole, ”.

Local Government Act 1974

120

The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.

121

In section 25 (authorities subject to investigation), in subsection (1), for paragraphs (ca) and (caa) substitute—

(ca) any police and crime commissioner; (caa) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;

122

In Schedule 5 (matters not subject to investigation), in paragraph 2 for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

123

In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975, in section 1 (disqualification of holders of certain offices and places), in subsection (1)(d) after “maintained by” insert “ a local policing body or ”.

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

124

In the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975, in section 1 (disqualification of holders of certain offices and places), in subsection (1)(d) after “maintained by” insert “ a local policing body or ”.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

125

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 is amended as follows.

126

In section 30 (power to forego repayments of advances of remuneration paid to deceased employees), for subsection (3) substitute—

(3) For the purposes of this section— (a) the cases in which a person is in the employment of a local authority are to be taken to include cases where a person is a member of a police force maintained by a local authority; and (b) in such cases, references to employment are to be construed accordingly.

127

In section 44 (interpretation etc of Part 1), in subsection (1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “local authority”, for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Police Pensions Act 1976

128

The Police Pensions Act 1976 is amended as follows.

129

In section 1 (police pensions regulations), in subsection (2A), for “police authorities” substitute “ police pension authorities ”.

130

In section 6 (appeals)—

(a) in subsection (1)(a), for “police authority” substitute “ police pension authority ”;

(b) in subsection (2)—

(i) for “police authority” substitute “ police pension authority ”;

(ii) for “them” substitute “ that authority ”;

(iii) for “they are” substitute “ that authority is ”;

131

In section 8A (information in connection with police pensions etc), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ police pension authority ”.

132

(1) Section 11 (interpretation) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (2), the second paragraph (g) becomes paragraph (h).

(3) In subsection (2), for the words before paragraph (a), substitute—

(2) In this Act— - “police pension authority” means— 1. the chief constable of any police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996; 2. the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis; 3. the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a police authority; and 4. any police authority within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967; - “pension supervising authority” means— 1. any local policing body within the meaning of the Police Act 1996; and 2. any police authority within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967. (2A) But—

(and, accordingly, paragraphs (a) to (h) of subsection (2) become those paragraphs of subsection (2A)).

(4) In subsection (2A), in paragraphs (a) to (h), for “it” (in each place) substitute “ “ police pension authority ” or “pension supervising authority” ”.

133

In Schedule 1 (pensions under repealed enactments), in paragraph 2 (forfeiture of pensions), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ pension supervising authority ”.

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976

134

In the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976, in section 5 (no statutory tenancy where landlord's interest belongs to Crown or to local authority etc), in subsection (3), for paragraph (baa) substitute—

(baa) a police and crime commissioner;

Rent Act 1977

135

In the Rent Act 1977, in section 14 (landlord's interest belonging to local authority etc), in subsection (1), for paragraph (caa) substitute—

(caa) a police and crime commissioner;

Highways Act 1980

136

The Highways Act 1980 is amended as follows.

137

In section 118B (stopping up of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention etc), in subsection (6), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

138

In section 119B (diversion of certain highways for purposes of crime prevention etc), in subsection (6), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

139

In section 120 (exercise of powers of making public path extinguishment and diversion orders), in subsection (3B), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

140

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.

141

In section 99 (directions to dispose of land — supplementary), in subsection (4), for paragraphs (dc) and (dcc) substitute—

(dc) a police and crime commissioner; (dcc) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime;

142

In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), for paragraphs 5C and 5CC substitute—

(5C) A police and crime commissioner. (5CC) The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

Acquisition of Land Act 1981

143

In the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, in section 17(4) (local authority and statutory undertakers' land), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “local authority”, omit “, a police authority established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996”.

Animal Health Act 1981

144

In the Animal Health Act 1981, in section 10A(1)(a) (annual review of import controls), omit “, police authorities”.

Finance Act 1981

145

In the Finance Act 1981, in section 107 (sale of houses at discount by local authorities etc), in subsection (3)(k)—

(a) for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”;

(b) for “1996 or” substitute “ 1996, or a police authority within the meaning of ”.

Aviation Security Act 1982

146

The Aviation Security Act 1982 is amended as follows.

147

In section 24AG (security executive groups), in subsection (2)(c), at the beginning insert “ in the case of an aerodrome in Scotland or Northern Ireland, ”.

148

In section 24AT (interpretation), in subsection (6)(c), at the beginning insert “ in the case of an aerodrome in Scotland or Northern Ireland, ”.

149

(1) Section 25B (police services agreements) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4)(b), at the beginning insert “ in the case of an aerodrome in Scotland or Northern Ireland, ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

(4A) Before entering into a police services agreement relating to an aerodrome in England or Wales, or a variation of such an agreement, the chief officer of police for the relevant police area must consult the local policing body for that area.

150

In section 25E (discharge of functions of relevant persons in relation to police services agreements), in subsection (2)(c)—

(a) after “incurred by” insert “ the local policing body (in the case of an aerodrome in England or Wales) or ”;

(b) after “police authority” insert “ (in the case of an aerodrome in Scotland or Northern Ireland) ”.

151

In section 26 (exercise of police functions at relevant aerodromes)—

(a) for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body or police authority ”;

(b) in subsection (2C)(a), after “reimburse the” insert “ body or ”.

152

In section 29 (control of road traffic at relevant aerodromes), in subsection (2)(a), for “police authority” substitute “ chief officer of police (in the case of an aerodrome in England or Wales) or the police authority (in any other case) ”.

153

In section 29D (dispute resolution: powers), for “police authority” (in each place) substitute “ local policing body or police authority ”.

154

(1) Section 31 (interpretation of Part 3 etc) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1), in the definition of “relevant persons”, at the end insert “ , as read with subsection (1ZA) below ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

(1ZA) In relation to a dispute about payments to be made which is within section 29A(2)(d) and concerns an aerodrome in England or Wales, “relevant persons” includes the local policing body for the relevant police area.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982

155

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.

156

In section 33 (enforceability by local authorities of certain covenants relating to land), in subsection (9)(a), for the words from “police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, ”.

157

In section 41 (lost and uncollected property), in the definition of “local authority” in subsection (13), for paragraphs (ca) and (caa) substitute—

(ca) a police and crime commissioner; and (caa) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime; and.

Stock Transfer Act 1982

158

In the Stock Transfer Act 1982, in Schedule 1 (specified securities), in paragraph 7(1), for sub-paragraph (ba) substitute—

(ba) any police and crime commissioner.

County Courts Act 1984

159

In the County Courts Act 1984, in section 60 (right of audience), in subsection (3), in the definition of “local authority” for the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

160

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 is amended as follows.

161

In section 30 (arrest elsewhere than at a police station), in subsection (4)(b), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

162

In section 36 (custody officers at police stations), in subsection (9), for “police authority” substitute “ local policing body ”.

163

(1) Section 67 (codes of practice: supplementary) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (4), for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the views of police and crime commissioners, (aa) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, (ab) the Common Council of the City of London,

(3) In subsection (9A)(a), for “police authority employees” substitute “ civilian staff ”.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

164

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended as follows.

165

In section 26 (arrangements for patrolling school crossings), in subsection (5)—

(a) for “police authority” (in the first place) substitute “ chief officer of police of the police force maintained ”;

(b) for “police authority” (in the second place) substitute “ chief officer ”.

166

(1) Section 95 (appointment of traffic wardens) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “A police authority” substitute “ A person ”;

(b) after “subsection (1) above” insert “ (the “employer”) ”;

(d) in paragraph (b), for “the police authority” substitute “ the employer ”.

(4) In subsection (6), for “police authority” substitute “ person ”.

167

(1) Section 97 (supplementary provisions as to traffic wardens) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the police authority” (in the first place) substitute “ their employer ”;

(b) for “the police authority” (in the second place) substitute “ that employer ”.

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) In subsection (5)—

(a) after “Any power” insert “ of a person ”;

(b) for “police authority” substitute “ person ”.

Housing Act 1985

168

In the Housing Act 1985, in section 4 (other descriptions of authority), in subsection (1)(e), for the words from “police authority” to “Police Act 1996” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

Housing Associations Act 1985

169

In the Housing Associations Act 1985, in section 106 (minor definitions - general), in the definition of “local authority” in subsection (1), for the words from “and a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

170

In the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, in section 38 (minor definitions), in the definition of local authority, for the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ , a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

171

In the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, in section 3 (functions of the director), in subsection (3), in the definition of “police force”, for “police authority under the Police Act 1996” substitute “ local policing body ”.

Local Government Act 1986

172

The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.

173

In section 6 (interpretation and application of Part 2), in subsection (2)(a), for the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute—

a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

174

In section 9 (interpretation and application of Part 3), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “a police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute—

a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

Channel Tunnel Act 1987

175

(1) In the Channel Tunnel Act 1987, section 14 (arrangements for the policing of the tunnel system) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “Kent Police Authority” substitute “ Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent ”;

(b) for “that Authority” substitute “ that Commissioner ”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) for “Kent Police Authority” substitute “ Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent ”;

(b) for “the Authority” (in the first place) substitute “ the Commissioner ”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

176

In the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, in section 58 (exempt landlords and resident landlords), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “police authority” to “1996” substitute “ a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988

177

In section 19 of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988, in section 19 (exemption from tolls), for paragraph (a)(i) substitute—

(i) a local policing body;

Housing Act 1988

178

In the Housing Act 1988, in Schedule 1 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies), in paragraph 12(2) of Part 1 (local authority tenancies etc), for sub-paragraph (g) substitute—

(g) a police and crime commissioner.

Local Government Act 1988

179

In the Local Government Act 1988, in Schedule 2 (public supply or works contracts: the public authorities), omit the words from “A police authority” to “Metropolitan Police Authority”.

Local Government Finance Act 1988

180

The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows.

181

In section 65A (Crown property), in subsection (4)(b), for the words from “police authority” to “1996” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

182

In section 74 (levies)—

(a) in subsection (1)(c), omit “, combined police authority”;

(b) in subsection (4)(bb), for “Metropolitan Police Authority” substitute “ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime ”.

183

In section 84F (determination of grant)—

(a) for “police authorities” (in each place) substitute “ police and crime commissioners ”;

(b) omit subsection (7).

184

In section 84Q (application of this Chapter etc)—

(a) in subsection (2), for “police authorities” substitute “ police and crime commissioners ”;

(b) omit subsection (3).

185

In section 88B (special grants), in subsection (10), for the words from “police authority” to “1996” substitute “ police and crime commissioner ”.

186

In section 111 (interpretation)—

(a) in subsection (2), for paragraph (e) substitute—

(e) a police and crime commissioner, (ea) a chief officer of police (which, for this purpose, means a chief constable of a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 or the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis),

;

(b) in subsection (3), at the end insert “ and the 2011 Act is the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 ”.

187

In section 112 (financial administration as to certain authorities), omit subsection (2)(a).

188

(1) Section 114 (functions of responsible officer as respects reports) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1), after “1999 Act” insert “ , or Schedule 1, 2 or 4 to the 2011 Act ”.

(3) In subsection (2), for “a police force maintained by the authority” substitute “ the relevant police force ”.

(4) In subsection (3A), after “relevant authority” insert “ (except where the relevant authority is a chief officer of police) ”.

(5) For subsection (4)(b) substitute—

(b) in the case of— (i) a police and crime commissioner, the commissioner and each member of the police and crime panel for the commissioner's police area; (ii) the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, that Office and each member of the police and crime panel of the London Assembly; (iii) a chief officer of police, the chief officer and the elected local policing body; and (iv) any other relevant authority, each person who is at that time a member of the authority; and

(6) After subsection (8) insert—

(8A) In this section “relevant police force”, in relation to the chief finance officer of a relevant authority, means— (a) in the case where the relevant authority is a chief officer of police, the police force of which that person is chief officer; (b) in any other case, the police force maintained by the relevant authority.

189

(1) Section 115 (authority's duties as regards reports) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (1A) insert—

(1B) In the case of a report made by the chief finance officer of an elected local policing body, that body must consider the report and decide whether the body agrees or disagrees with the views contained in the report and what action (if any) the body proposes to take in consequence of it. (1C) In the case of a report made by the chief finance officer of a chief officer of police, the chief officer of police must consider the report and decide whether the chief officer of police agrees or disagrees with the views contained in the report and what action (if any) the chief officer of police proposes to take in consequence of it. (1D) The consideration and decision-making must be concluded not later than the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which copies of the report are sent. (1E) As soon as practicable after the elected local policing body, or the chief officer of police, has concluded the consideration of the chief finance officer's report, that body or chief officer must prepare a report which specifies— (a) what action (if any) that body or chief officer has taken in response to the report; (b) what action (if any) that body or chief officer proposes to take in response to the report; and (c) the reasons for taking the action specified in the report or, as the case may be, for taking no action. (1F) As soon as practicable after the elected local policing body has prepared a report under subsection (1E), the elected local policing body must arrange for a copy of the report to be sent to— (a) the chief finance officer; (b) the person who at the time the report is made has the duty to audit the elected local policing body's accounts; and (c) each member of the police and crime panel for the police area for which the elected local policing body is established. (1G) As soon as practicable after the chief officer of police has prepared a report under subsection (1E), the chief officer of police must arrange for a copy of the report to be sent to— (a) the chief finance officer; (b) the person who at the time the report is made has the duty to audit the chief officer's accounts; and (c) the elected local policing body which maintains the police force in which the chief officer serves.

(3) In subsection (2), at the beginning insert “ In the case of any authority other than an elected local policing body or a chief officer of police, ”.

(4) In subsection (9), after “subsection” insert “ (1B), (1C) or ”.

(5) In subsection (10), after “If subsection” insert “ (1B), (1C) ”.

(6) In subsection (11), for “at the meeting” substitute “ under subsection (1B), (1C) or (2) ”.

190

(1) Section 116 (information about meetings) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In the title, for “meetings” substitute “ consideration of reports etc ”.

(3) After subsection (2A) insert—

(2B) In the case of an elected local policing body, the chief finance officer of that body must notify the body's auditor of any decisions taken by the body in accordance with section 115. (2C) In the case of a chief officer of police, the chief officer of police's chief finance officer must notify that chief officer of police's auditor of any decisions taken by the chief officer of police in accordance with section 115.

191

In section 117 (rates and precepts: abolition), in subsection (5), omit “, combined police authority”.

Road Traffic Act 1988

192

The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows.

193

In section 65A (motor cycles not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity), in subsection (5)(d), after “to a” insert “ local policing body or ”.

194

(1) Section 67 (testing of condition of vehicles on roads) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (e), omit “and”;

(b) after paragraph (e) insert—

(ea) a person appointed by a chief officer of police in England or Wales (other than the Commissioner of Police for the City of London) to act, under the directions of that chief officer, for the purposes of this section, and

;

(3) In subsection (5), after “(d)” insert “ , (ea) ”.

195

In section 78 (weighing of motor vehicles), in subsection (8)(b), after “by a” (in the second place), insert “ local policing body or a ”.

196

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