Part 7 of the 1998 Act
4.—(1) Part 7 of the 1998 Act shall apply with respect to designated persons, subject to the limitations and modifications set out in these regulations.
(2) In section 60A of that Act (Ombudsman’s power to investigate current practice and policy) as it applies by virtue of paragraph (1), any reference to a practice or policy of the police shall include a reference to a practice or policy concerning the relevant conduct of designated persons.
(3) In section 63(1)(d) of that Act (restriction on disclosure of information) as it applies by virtue of paragraph (1), the proceedings for the purposes of which an exception is made to the restriction on disclosure of information shall include misconduct proceedings under these regulations.
(4) In section 65 of that Act (guidance concerning discipline, complaints etc.) as it applies by virtue of paragraph (1), the power of the Secretary of State to issue guidance includes power to issue guidance concerning the discharge of functions under these regulations.
(5) Any provision of Part 7 of the 1998 Act applying with respect to designated persons by virtue of these regulations shall be construed in accordance with—
(a)section 50 of that Act, and
(b)regulation 2.