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Localism Act 2011

Localism Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 20

Commentary

Part 1: Local Government

Chapter 7: Standards
Section 36: Amendment of section 27 following abolition of police authorities

134.Section 36 removes police authorities from the list of “relevant authorities” in section 27(6). The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 contains provision for the abolition of police authorities and for their replacement with police and crime commissioners. The section will be commenced when police authorities cease to exist.

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