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).