Explanatory Notes

Energy Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 20

22 July 2004

Commentary on Sections

Chapter 3: Civil Nuclear Constabulary

Section 62: Inspection

200.Section 62 puts on a mandatory, statutory footing the current arrangements whereby the UKAEA Constabulary is subject to voluntary inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary (“HMIC”). It also allows the Secretary of State to initiate an inspection, and places a duty on the Secretary of State to make the report of an inspection public, subject to national security considerations. Where an inspection covers the Constabulary’s activities in Scotland then HMIC must consult the Scottish inspectors about the Scottish aspects of the inspection.