4(1)Paragraph 4 (reference of complaints to the Commission) is amended as follows.
(2)In sub-paragraph (6)(b), for “a possible future investigation of the complaint” substitute “an investigation of the complaint (whether an existing investigation or a possible future one)”.
(3)After sub-paragraph (6) insert—
“(6A)A local policing body which refers a complaint to the Commission under sub-paragraph (3) shall also give a notification of the making of the reference to the appropriate authority.”
(4)Omit sub-paragraph (8).
(5)At the end insert—
“(9)The appropriate authority must record any complaint that is referred to the Commission under this paragraph that has not already been recorded.”