Police Act 1997
Police Act 1997 (1997 c. 50)
- Police Act 1997 (1997 c. 50)
- Part I The National Criminal Intelligence Service
- The Service Authority
- 1 The Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service.
- Functions
- 2 General functions of the NCIS Service Authority and NCIS.
- 3 Objectives.
- 4 Service plans.
- 5 Annual reports.
- Director General and other members
- 6 Appointment of Director General.
- 7 Removal of Director General by the Authority.
- 8 Deputy Director General.
- 9 Members of NCIS.
- 9A Removal of certain members appointed under section 9
- Functions of Director General
- 10 General function of Director General.
- 11 Reports by Director General to the Authority.
- 12 Responsibility for co-ordination of police and Security Service activities.
- Service Authority’s officers and employees
- 13 Officers and employees.
- 14 Appointment of clerk.
- 15 Appointment of persons not employed by the NCIS Service Authority.
- Financial provisions
- 16 NCIS service fund.
- 16A Budget statement
- 17 Grants from the Secretary of State
- 17A Provision supplemental to section 17
- 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- 18A Financing by the Scottish Ministers
- 19 Charges.
- 20 Acceptance of gifts and loans.
- 21 Pensions and gratuities.
- 21A Accounts
- General provisions
- 22 Collaboration agreements.
- 23 Aid by and for NCIS.
- 24 Provision of special services.
- Central supervision and direction
- 25 General duty of the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers
- 26 Setting of objectives.
- 27 Setting of performance targets.
- 28 Codes of practice.
- 28A Codes of practice for Director General of NCIS
- 29 Removal of Director General etc.
- 30 Power to give directions to NCIS Service Authority
- 31 Reports from NCIS Service Authority.
- 31A Power to give directions as to action plans
- 31B Procedure for giving directions by the Secretary of State
- 31C Procedure for giving directions by the Scottish Ministers
- 32 Reports from Director General.
- 33 Criminal statistics.
- 34 Inquiries.
- 34A Regulations for NCIS
- 35 Regulations as to standard of equipment.
- 36 Common services.
- Discipline and complaints
- 37 Discipline regulations.
- 38 Appeals.
- 39 Complaints.
- 40 Information as to the manner of dealing with complaints etc.
- Miscellaneous
- 41 Arrangements for consultation.
- 42 Liability for wrongful acts of constables etc.
- 43 Causing disaffection.
- 44 Orders governing NCIS Service Authority.
- General
- 45 Orders and regulations.
- 46 Interpretation of Part I.
- Part II The National Crime Squad
- The Service Authority
- 47 The Service Authority for the National Crime Squad.
- Functions
- 48 General functions of the NCS Service Authority and the National Crime Squad.
- 49 Objectives.
- 50 Service plans.
- 51 Annual reports.
- Director General and other members
- 52 Appointment of Director General.
- 53 Removal of Director General by the Authority.
- 54 Deputy Director General.
- 55 Members of the National Crime Squad.
- 55A Removal of certain members appointed under section 55
- Functions of Director General
- 56 General function of Director General.
- 57 Reports by Director General to the Authority.
- Service Authority’s officers and employees
- 58 Officers and employees.
- 59 Appointment of clerk.
- 60 Appointment of persons not employed by the NCS Service Authority.
- Financial provisions
- 61 NCS service fund.
- 61A Budget statement
- 62 Grants from the Secretary of State
- 62A Provision supplemental to section 62
- 63 Initial financing of NCS Service Authority.
- 64 Charges.
- 65 Acceptance of gifts and loans.
- 66 Pensions and gratuities.
- 66A Accounts
- 67 Revenue accounts and capital finance.
- 68 Financial administration.
- Special services
- 69 Provision of special services.
- Central supervision and direction
- 70 General duty of Secretary of State.
- 71 Setting of objectives.
- 72 Setting of performance targets.
- 73 Codes of practice.
- 73A Codes of practice for Director General of NCS
- 74 Removal of Director General etc.
- 75 Power to give directions to NCS Service Authority
- 76 Reports from NCS Service Authority.
- 76A Power to give directions as to action plans
- 76B Procedure for giving directions under sections 75 and 76A
- 77 Reports from Director General.
- 78 Criminal statistics.
- 79 Inquiries.
- 79A Regulations for NCS
- 80 Regulations as to standard of equipment.
- 80A Regulation of procedures and practices
- Discipline and complaints
- 81 Discipline regulations.
- 82 Appeals.
- 83 Complaints.
- 84 Information as to the manner of dealing with complaints etc.
- Miscellaneous
- 85 Arrangements for consultation.
- 86 Liability for wrongful acts of constables etc.
- 87 Causing disaffection.
- 88 Application to NCS Service Authority of local authority enactments.
- General
- 89 Orders and regulations.
- 90 Interpretation of Part II.
- Part III Authorisation of Action in Respect of Property
- The Commissioners
- 91 The Commissioners.
- Authorisations
- 92 Effect of authorisation under Part III.
- 93 Authorisations to interfere with property etc.
- 94 Authorisations given in absence of authorising officer.
- 95 Authorisations: form and duration etc.
- 96 Notification of authorisations etc.
- Authorisations requiring approval
- 97 Authorisations requiring approval.
- 98 Matters subject to legal privilege.
- 99 Confidential personal information.
- 100 Confidential journalistic material.
- Code of Practice
- 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Complaints etc.
- 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- 103 Quashing of authorisations etc.
- Appeals
- 104 Appeals by authorising officers.
- 105 Appeals by authorising officers: supplementary.
- 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- General
- 107 Supplementary provisions relating to Commissioners.
- 108 Interpretation of Part III.
- Part IV Police Information Technology Organisation
- 109 Police Information Technology Organisation.
- 110 Relationship between the Organisation and the Secretary of State.
- 111 Interpretation of Part IV.
- Part V Certificates of Criminal Records, &c.
- 112 Criminal conviction certificates.
- 113 Criminal record certificates.
- 113A Criminal record certificates
- 113A Criminal record certificates
- 113B Enhanced criminal record certificates
- 113B Enhanced criminal record certificates
- 113BA Suitability information relating to children
- 113BB Suitability information relating to vulnerable adults
- 113BC Suitability information: power to amend
- 113CA Suitability information relating to children
- 113CB Suitability information relating to protected adults
- 113CC Suitability information: supplementary
- 113C Criminal record certificates: suitability relating to children
- 113D Criminal record certificates: suitability relating to adults
- 113E Criminal record certificates: specified children's and adults' lists: urgent cases
- 113F Criminal record certificates: supplementary
- 114 Criminal record certificates: Crown employment.
- 115 Enhanced criminal record certificates.
- 115 Enhanced criminal record certificates.
- 116 Enhanced criminal record certificates: judicial appointments and Crown employment.
- 116ZA Copies of criminal record certificate or enhanced criminal record certificate
- 116ZB Application for an order for a new criminal record certificate or enhanced criminal record certificate
- 116A Up-dating certificates
- 117 Disputes about accuracy of certificatescertificates and up-date information.
- 117A Other disputes about section 113B(4) information
- 117A Other disputes about section 113B(4) information
- 117B Review of criminal record certificates
- 118 Evidence of identity.
- 119 Sources of information.
- 119A Further sources of information: Scotland
- 119B Independent monitor
- 120 Registered persons.
- 120 Registered persons.
- 120ZA Regulations about registration
- 120ZB Regulations about registration
- 120A Refusal and cancellation of registration on grounds related to disclosure
- 120A Refusal and cancellation of registration on grounds related to disclosure
- 120AA Refusal, cancellation or suspension of registration on other grounds
- 120AA Refusal, cancellation or suspension of registration on other grounds
- 120AB Procedure for cancellation or suspension under section 120AA
- 120AC Registered persons: information on progress of an application
- 120AC Registered persons: information on progress of an application
- 120AD Registered persons: copies of certificates in certain circumstances
- 120AD Registered persons: copies of certificates in certain circumstances
- 121 Performance by constables on central service in Scotland of functions under this Part.
- 122 Code of practice.
- 122A Delegation of functions of Secretary of State
- 122B Delegation of functions of Scottish Ministers
- 123 Offences: falsification, &c.
- 124 Offences: disclosure.
- 124A Further offences: disclosure of information obtained in connection with delegated function
- 124B Scottish annotated list of certificated persons
- 125 Regulations.
- 125A Form of applications
- 125B Form of applications
- 126 Interpretation of Part V.
- 126ZA Protected convictions
- 126ZB Offences in schedules 8A and 8B
- 126A Part 5: Modifications for Northern Ireland
- 127 Saving: disclosure of information and records.
- Part VI Miscellaneous
- Amendments of Police Act 1996
- 128 Regulations for special constables and police cadets.
- 129 Change of name or description of certain police areas.
- Amendments of Police Act (Northern Ireland) 1970
- 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Rehabilitation of Offenders
- 133 Rehabilitation of Offenders.
- Part VII General
- 133A Meaning of “prevention” and “detection”.
- 134 Amendments and repeals.
- 135 Commencement.
- 136 Police: co-operation on implementation.
- 137 Extent.
- 138 Short title.
- SCHEDULES
- SCHEDULE 1 Appointment of Members of the Service Authorities
- Part I Core Members
- Part II Additional Members of NCIS Service Authority
- Part III Additional Members of NCS Service Authority
- Part IV General
- Membership of more than one Service Authority by non-core members
- Local authority members
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 2 Other Provisions about Members of Service Authorities
- Disqualification
- Tenure of office
- Chairman
- Eligibility for re-appointment
- Eligibility to vote
- Validity of acts
- Allowances
- Allowances for members etc.
- Co-opted Members
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 2A Further provisions about Service Authorities
- Powers
- Committees
- Proceedings
- Arrangements for discharge of functions by Service Authorities
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Decisions of Service Authority
- Approval by Secretary of State
- Directions
- Notices
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- SCHEDULE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Decisions of Service Authority
- Approval by Secretary of State
- Directions
- Notices
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 6 Application to NCS Service Authority of Local Government Enactments
- Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
- Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
- Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)
- Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c. 32)
- Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)
- Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)
- Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)
- Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
- Investigation
- Report of conclusions
- Remedies
- Interpretation
- SCHEDULE 8 The Police Information Technology Organisation
- Constitution
- Members
- Staff, &c.
- Committees
- Proceedings
- Evidence
- Money
- Annual report
- Status of the Organisation
- SCHEDULE 8A Offences which must be disclosed unless a sheriff orders otherwise
- Common law offences
- Statutory offences
- Armed forces
- Aviation , spaceflight and maritime
- Bribery
- Children
- Computer misuse
- Domestic abuse
- Explosives
- False statements and declarations
- Firearms and other weapons
- Forced marriage
- Fraud and forgery
- Harassment
- Health
- Human trafficking and exploitation
- Insolvency
- Medical professions etc.
- Medicines
- National security
- Official Secrets Acts
- Proceeds of crime and money laundering
- Prostitution
- Road traffic
- Serious organised crime
- Sexual offences
- Solicitors
- Stalking and harassment
- Taxation
- Terrorism
- Violent offender orders
- Vulnerable persons
- Witness protection
- Statutory aggravations
- Other
- Common law aggravations
- Inchoate offences
- Superseded offences
- Combined offences
- Corresponding offences elsewhere in the UK or abroad
- SCHEDULE 8A REVIEW OF CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATES
- Interpretation
- The independent reviewer
- Guidance
- Application for review after issue of certificate
- Review by independent reviewer after issue of certificate
- Automatic review before issue of certificate containing only details of spent convictions or other disposals of person under 18
- Disclosure of information to the independent reviewer
- SCHEDULE 8B OFFENCES WHICH ARE TO BE DISCLOSED SUBJECT TO RULES
- Common law offences
- Statutory offences
- Adult support and protection
- Animals
- Armed forces
- Assaulting or hindering public officials
- Aviation, maritime and spaceflight
- Aviation
- Bomb hoaxes
- Bribery
- Care services
- Charities
- Child Support
- Children
- Computer misuse
- Crossbows
- Domestic abuse
- Drugs
- Escape from custody etc.
- Financial Services
- Fire safety
- Firearms
- Food safety and standards
- Forced marriage
- Fraud and forgery
- Harassment
- Immigration, etc.
- Insolvency
- Landmines
- Lasers
- Medicines
- Mental health
- Neglect of duty
- Obscene material etc.
- Offences in relation to children
- Offensive behaviour etc.
- Offensive weapons
- Official Secrets Acts
- Prisons
- Proceeds of crime and money laundering
- Prostitution
- Public order
- Road traffic
- Sexual offences
- Solicitors
- Terrorism
- Threatening or abusive behaviour
- Vets
- Miscellaneous statutory offences
- Statutory aggravations
- Other
- Common law aggravations
- Inchoate offences
- Superseded offences
- Combined offences
- Corresponding offences elsewhere in the UK or abroad
- SCHEDULE 9 Minor and Consequential Amendments
- Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17)
- Civil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5)
- Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)
- Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)
- Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41)
- Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)
- Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)
- Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)
- Public Expenditure and Receipts Act 1968 (c. 14)
- Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)
- Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48)
- Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
- Police Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 9 (N.I.))
- Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39)
- Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)
- Employers’ Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance) (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (NI 6)
- Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
- Juries Act 1974 (c. 23)
- District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 20)
- House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)
- Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65)
- Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (c.25)
- Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35)
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
- Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)
- Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 15)
- Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)
- Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)
- Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)
- Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55)
- Finance Act 1981 (c. 35)
- Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
- Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41)
- County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)
- Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)
- Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
- Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)
- Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)
- Landlord And Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)
- Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c.1)
- Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20)
- Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)
- Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
- Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
- Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5)
- Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6)
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
- Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)
- Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40)
- Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)
- Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c.53)
- Criminal Appeals Act 1995 (c. 35)
- Police Act 1996 (c. 16)
- Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)
- Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)
- Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 6)
- Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c.25)
- SCHEDULE 10 Repeals
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