Part III Course of Justice: Evidence, Procedure, Etc.
Inferences from accused’s silence
39AF1Power to apply sections 36 and 37 in relation to food crime officers
1
The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for any provision of section 36 or 37 that applies in relation to a constable to apply in relation to a food crime officer.
2
Regulations under subsection (1) may apply any provision of section 36 or 37 with any modifications specified in the regulations.
3
Regulations under subsection (1) may not apply a provision of section 36 or 37 in relation to a failure or refusal which occurred before the regulations come into force.
4
Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.
5
Regulations under subsection (1) may make—
a
different provision for different purposes;
b
provision which applies generally or for particular purposes;
c
incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or transitory provision or savings.
6
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
7
In this section “food crime officer” has the meaning given by section 114C of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for food crime officers).