Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16)

Part 1 U.K. Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder

Chapter 1 E+W On the Spot Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 extended (15.11.2003) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 38, 108, Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2003/2593, art. 2(d)

C2 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 modified (26.12.2004) by The Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amendment of Minimum Age) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3166), art. 6

Penalty notices and penalties E+W

6 Secretary of State’s guidance E+W

The Secretary of State may issue guidance—

(a) about the exercise of the discretion given to constables by this Chapter;

(b) about the issuing of penalty notices;

(c) with a view to encouraging good practice in connection with the operation of provisions of this Chapter.