84AGuidance for chief constable

1

The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance to the chief constable about the exercise of the chief constable's functions under Parts 1 and 2 of this Act.

2

The Scottish Ministers may from time to time issue revised guidance, and references in this section to guidance include revised guidance.

3

Before issuing guidance under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult the chief constable.

4

The chief constable must have regard to guidance issued under this section in exercising functions under Part 1 or 2 of this Act.

5

This section does not affect the generality of section 84.