City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000

8Power to register

(1)The council may register an applicant and from time to time renew a registration on such terms and conditions and subject to such restrictions as may be specified.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, such conditions may relate to—

(a)the wearing of an identification card whilst on duty;

(b)an obligation to notify the council of an arrest or prosecution for a relevant offence, or any caution by a police officer for such an offence during the period of registration; and

(c)training.

(3)In subsection (2) above “relevant offence” means—

(a)any offence of violence or dishonesty;

(b)any public order offence;

(c)any sexual offence within the meaning of section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53); or

(d)any offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38).

(4)Provided it has not been cancelled or revoked the registration shall remain in force for one year or such shorter period as the council may have specified at the time of registration.