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SCHEDULES

Sections 1(7) and 47(7).

F1 SCHEDULE 1U.K. Appointment of Members of the Service Authorities

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Sections 1(7) and 47(7).

F1 SCHEDULE 2U.K. Other Provisions about Members of Service Authorities

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F1 SCHEDULE 2AU.K. Further provisions about Service Authorities

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Section 17(6).

F2SCHEDULE 3U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Textual Amendments

Section 44(1).

F7SCHEDULE 4U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 4 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Section 62(6).

F8SCHEDULE 5E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 5 (paras. 1-5) repealed (1.8.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2001/2323, art. 3(l)(ii)

Section 88.

SCHEDULE 6U.K. Application to NCS Service Authority of Local Government Enactments

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)U.K.

1U.K.F13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13Sch. 6 para. 1 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4); and that same provision expressed to be repealed by 2000 c. 22, ss. 107(2), 108(3)(c)(vii), Sch. 6

2U.K.F14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14Sch. 6 para. 2 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4); and that same provision expressed to be repealed by 2000 c. 22, ss. 107(2), 108(3)(c)(vii), Sch. 6

3U.K.F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

4U.K.F16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

5(1)Section 107 (application to police authorities of provisions relating to the discharge of functions by local authorities) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (7) for “(a) and (b)” there shall be substituted “ (a), (aa) and (b) ”.

(3)F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

6(1)Section 146A (application to police authorities of miscellaneous powers of local authorities) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1)—

(a)for “subsection (1A)” there shall be substituted “ subsections (1A) and (1AA) ”, and

(b)for “shall be” there shall be substituted “ and the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad shall each be ”.

(3)In subsection (1A)—

(a)for “A” there shall be substituted “ Neither a ”,

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(c)the word “not” shall be omitted.

(4)F18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 6 para. 6 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 6 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135; Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7 (of which arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

7U.K.In section 223 (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), in subsection (2), after “1996” there shall be inserted “ and the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad ”.

8U.K.F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

9U.K.F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

10U.K.F21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)U.K.

11U.K.F22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)U.K.

12U.K.F23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

13U.K.F24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F24Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)U.K.

14U.K.F25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

15U.K.F26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F26Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

16U.K.F27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)U.K.

17U.K.F28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

18U.K.F29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c. 32)U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 6 para. 19 repealed (11.9.1998 for E.W., 1.4.2002 otherwise) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5 and 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

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Textual Amendments

F31Sch. 6 para. 20 repealed (11.9.1998 for E.W., 1.4.2002 otherwise) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5 and 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

F3221U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F32Sch. 6 para. 21 repealed (11.9.1998 for E.W., 1.4.2002 otherwise) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5 and 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

F3322U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F33Sch. 6 para. 22 repealed (11.9.1998 for E.W., 1.4.2002 otherwise) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5 and 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)U.K.

23U.K.F34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F34Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

24U.K.F35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F35Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Prospective

Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)U.K.

25U.K.F36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F36Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

26U.K.F37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F37Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)U.K.

27U.K.F38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F38Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

28U.K.F39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F39Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)U.K.

29U.K.In section 21 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, in subsection (1) (definition of local authority for purposes of various provisions relating to their members, officers, staff and committees etc.), in paragraph (g), after “1996” there shall be inserted “ or the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad ”.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 6 para. 29 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 6 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135; Sch. 6 para. 29 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7 (of which arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

30U.K.F40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F40Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

31U.K.F41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F41Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

32U.K.F42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F42Sch. 6 (other than paras. 5(1)(2), 6(1)(2)(3)(a)(c), 7, 29) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

F43SCHEDULE 7U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F43Sch. 7 repealed (25.9.2000) by 2000 c. 23, ss. 70(2)(c), 82(2), Sch. 5 (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 2 (and by art. 6(1) of that S.I. the repeal is expressed to be brought into force at 2.10.2000 subject to the provisions of art. 6(2)-(5))

Section 109(2).

SCHEDULE 8U.K. The Police Information Technology Organisation

ConstitutionU.K.

1(1)[F45Subject to sub-paragraph (2A)]The Police Information Technology Organisation (“the Organisation”) shall consist of a chairman and other members appointed by the Secretary of State [F45or, where so provided in sub-paragraph (3) below, the Scottish Ministers].U.K.

(2)Before appointing the chairman the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)persons whom he considers to represent the interests of police authorities, and

(b)persons whom he considers to represent the interests of chief officers of police.

[F46(2A)Before appointing the Chairman the Secretary of State shall consult the Scottish Ministers.]

(3)The members apart from the chairman at any time shall include—

(a)at least three members nominated by persons whom the Secretary of State considers to represent police authorities for areas in England and Wales;

(b)at least three members nominated by persons whom the Secretary of State considers to represent chief officers of police of police forces in England and Wales;

(c)at least one member nominated by persons whom the [F47Scottish Ministers]considers to represent police authorities for areas in Scotland;

(d)at least one member nominated by persons whom the [F47Scottish Ministers]considers to represent the interests of chief constables of police forces in Scotland;

(e)at least one member nominated by the [F48Northern Ireland Policing Board];

(f)at least one member nominated by the Chief Constable of the [F49Police Service of Northern Ireland]; and

[F50(g)at least three other members of whom–

(i)at least one shall be appointed by the Secretary of State;

(ii)at least one shall be appointed by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Scottish Ministers; and

(iii)at least one shall be appointed by the Scottish Ministers.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 8 para. 1(2) amended (1.9.1997) by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 8 partly in force; Sch 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135; Sch. 8 para. 1 (1)(2)and(3)(a)-(d) and (g) in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930 art. 2

MembersU.K.

2(1)Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a member of the Organisation shall hold office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.U.K.

(2)A member shall not be appointed for more than five years at a time.

(3)A person may at any time resign as a member or as chairman by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.

(4)[F51Subject to sub-paragraphs (4A) and (4B),]the Secretary of State may remove a person from office as a member or as chairman if satisfied that—

(a)he has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge his functions for a continuous period of three months;

(b)he has without reasonable excuse been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Organisation;

(c)he has been convicted of a criminal offence;

(d)he has become bankrupt, his estate has been sequestrated or he has made an arrangement with or granted a trust deed for his creditors;

(e)he has failed to comply with the terms of his appointment; or

(f)he is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge his functions.

[F52(4A)Before removing a person from office as chairman, the Secretary of State shall consult the Scottish Ministers.

F52(4B)The Scottish Ministers shall, instead of the Secretary of State, exercise the power of removal from office as a member under sub-paragraph (4) in respect of any person who was appointed by them.]

(5)The Secretary of State shall not remove from office a member nominated by persons representing certain interests in accordance with paragraph [F531(3)(a) and (b)]unless he has first consulted persons whom he considers to represent those interests.

[F54(5)The Scottish Ministers shall not remove from office a member nominated by persons representing certain interests in accordance with paragraph 1(3)(c) and (d) unless they have first consulted persons whom they consider to represent those interests.]

(6)The Secretary of State shall not remove from office a member nominated in accordance with paragraph 1(3)(e) or (f) unless he has first consulted the [F55Northern Ireland Policing Board] or, as the case may be, the Chief Constable of the [F56Police Service of Northern Ireland].

Textual Amendments

F54By S.I. 1999/1747, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 20 Pt. II para. 2(5)(d) (1.7.1999) it is provided that after Sch. 8 para. (5) there is inserted sub-paragraph (5); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 8 partly in force; Sch. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135; Sch. 8 para. 2(1)- (5) in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2

3(1)The Organisation shall pay to its members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.U.K.

(2)The Organisation shall, as regards any member or former member in whose case the Secretary of State may so determine, pay or make payments in respect of such pension or gratuity as the Secretary of State may determine.

(3)If a person ceases to be a member, or ceases to be chairman, and it appears to the Secretary of State that there are special circumstances which make it right that he should receive compensation, the Secretary of State may direct the Organisation to make a payment of such amount as he may determine.

Staff, &c.U.K.

4(1)The Organisation shall not appoint employees except with the approval of the Secretary of State as to numbers and as to terms and conditions of service.U.K.

(2)No person shall be appointed to act as the chief executive of the Organisation unless the Secretary of State [F57after consultation with the Scottish Ministers,] has consented to the appointment.

Textual Amendments

5(1)The Organisation shall pay to its employees such remuneration and allowances as it may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, determine.U.K.

(2)The Organisation shall—

(a)pay, or make payments in respect of, such pensions or gratuities to or in respect of employees or former employees as it may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, determine;

(b)provide and maintain such schemes (whether contributory or not) as it may determine, with the consent of the Secretary of State, for the payment of pensions or gratuities in respect of employees or former employees.

(3)References in this paragraph to pensions and gratuities include references to pensions or gratuities by way of compensation to or in respect of employees who suffer loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments.

(4)If any person—

(a)on ceasing to be employed by the Organisation, becomes or continues to be one of its members, and

(b)was, by reference to his employment, a participant in a pension scheme maintained by the Organisation,

the Organisation may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, make provision for that person to continue to participate in that scheme, on such terms and conditions as it may with the consent of the Secretary of State determine, as if his service as a member were service as an employee; and any such provision shall be without prejudice to paragraph 3.

6(1)Employment with the Organisation shall be included among the kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the M2Superannuation Act 1972 can apply.U.K.

(2)The Organisation shall pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as he may direct, such sums as he may determine in respect of the increase attributable to sub-paragraph (1) in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under that Act.

(3)Where an employee of the Organisation is, by reference to that employment, a participant in a scheme under section 1 of that Act and is also a member of the Organisation, the Minister for the Civil Service may determine that his service as a member shall be treated for the purposes of the scheme as service as an employee (whether or not any benefits are payable to or in respect of him by virtue of paragraph 3 above).

Marginal Citations

7(1)The Organisation shall be liable in respect of [F58any unlawful conduct of] a member of a police force engaged on service with the Organisation in the performance or purported performance of his functions in like manner as a master is liable in respect of [F59any unlawful conduct of] his servants in the course of their employment, and shall [F60, in the case of a tort,] be treated for all purposes as a joint tortfeasor.U.K.

(2)In relation to Scotland, sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply but the Organisation shall be liable in reparation in respect of a wrongful act or omission on the part of a member of a police force engaged on service with the Organisation in the performance or purported performance of his functions in like manner as a master is so liable in respect of any wrongful act or omission on the part of his servant in the course of the servant’s employment.

Textual Amendments

F58Words in Sch. 8 para. 7(1) substituted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 102(3)(a); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(f)(xi)

F59Words in Sch. 8 para. 7(1) substituted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 102(3)(b); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(f)(xi)

F60Words in Sch. 8 para. 7(1) substituted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 102(3)(c); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(f)(xi)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Sch. 8 para. 7(1) excluded by 1974 c. 37, s. 51A(2D)(2E)(d) (as inserted (E.W.S.) (7.4.2005) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 158(1), 178(1)(a) (with s. 158(5)-(7)))

C3Sch. 8 para. 7(1) excluded by S.I. 1978/1039, art. 2E(a) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 27(4) of the amending Act) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 27(1), 31(1)(f) (with s. 27(5)))

CommitteesU.K.

8(1)No person who is not a member of the Organisation shall be appointed to a committee or sub-committee of the Organisation unless the Secretary of State [F61, after consultation with the Scottish Ministers,] has consented to the appointment.U.K.

(2)Remuneration and allowances paid to members of committees and sub-committees of the Organisation who are not members of the Organisation shall be of such amounts as the Secretary of State may determine.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 8 para. 8 wholly in force at 1.4.1998; Sch. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 8 para. 8(1) in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2; Sch. 8 para. 8 otherwise in force at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(1)(2)(ba)

ProceedingsU.K.

9U.K.Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Organisation shall regulate its own procedure.

10(1)The Organisation shall make provision for a quorum for its meetings to include at least—U.K.

(a)one member appointed in accordance with paragraph 1(3)(a), (c) or (e);

(b)one member appointed in accordance with paragraph 1(3)(b), (d) or (f); and

(c)one member appointed in accordance with paragraph 1(3)(g).

(2)The Organisation shall make provision for a quorum for meetings of any committee or sub-committee to include at least one member or employee of the Organisation.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 8 partly in force; Sch. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 8 para. 10 (except specified provisions) in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2(2)(t)

11U.K.The validity of the proceedings of the Organisation (or any committee or sub-committee) shall not be affected by—

(a)any vacancy among the members of the Organisation or in the office of chairman of the Organisation, or

(b)any defect in the appointment of any person as a member of the Organisation or as chairman of the Organisation.

EvidenceU.K.

12U.K.A document purporting to be—

(a)duly executed under the seal of the Organisation, or

(b)signed on behalf of the Organisation,

shall be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, deemed to be so executed or signed.

MoneyU.K.

13U.K.The Secretary of State may make payments to the Organisation out of money provided by Parliament.

[F6213A(1)The Scottish Ministers may make payments to the Organisation in relation to the exercise by it of its functions in or as regards Scotland.U.K.

(2)For the purposes of section 36(3) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, any expenditure under sub-paragraph (1) above shall be treated as expenditure incurred under section 36(1) of the said Act of 1967.]

14(1)The Organisation may impose such charges as it considers appropriate for the provision of goods and services in accordance with section 109(3) and (4).U.K.

(2)The Organisation shall pay any sums received in the course of carrying out its functions to the Secretary of State.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply where the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Treasury, so directs.

(4)Any sums received by the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2) shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

15U.K.The Organisation may, for purposes related to information technology, make payments to any police authority.

16(1)The Organisation shall keep proper accounts and records in relation to the accounts.U.K.

(2)The Organisation shall prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts.

(3)The statement shall be in such form, and shall contain such information, as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Treasury, direct.

(4)The Organisation shall send copies of the statement to the Secretary of State and to the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period after the end of the financial year to which the statement relates as the Secretary of State may direct.

(5)The Comptroller and Auditor General shall examine, certify and report on each statement received by him in accordance with this paragraph and shall lay copies of the statement and his report before each House of Parliament.

(6)In this paragraph “financial year” means the period of twelve months ending with 31st March; but the first financial year shall be the period beginning with the establishment of the Organisation and ending with the next 31st March.

Annual reportU.K.

17(1)As soon as possible after the end of each financial year, the Organisation shall send to the Secretary of State [F63and the Scottish Ministers] a report on the discharge of its functions during that year.U.K.

(2)The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of each report before each House of Parliament.

[F64(2A)The Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of each report before the Scottish Parliament.]

(3)In this paragraph, “financial year” has the same meaning as in paragraph 16.

Status of the OrganisationU.K.

18U.K.The Organisation shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and the property of the Organisation shall not be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

Section 134(1).

SCHEDULE 9U.K. Minor and Consequential Amendments

Extent Information

E1The amendments in Sch. 9 have the same extent as the enactments to which they refer

Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17)U.K.

F651U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Civil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5)U.K.

F662U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)U.K.

3U.K.In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records), in Part II of the Table at the end of paragraph 3 there shall be inserted at the appropriate place—

Police Information Technology Organisation.

Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)U.K.

F674U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F675U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41)U.K.

F676U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)U.K.

7U.K.In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments etc. subject to investigation), there shall be inserted at the appropriate place—

Police Information Technology Organisation.

Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)U.K.

8U.K.The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 shall be amended as follows.

9U.K.In section 27(3) (regulations as to police cadets), after “(1A),” there shall be inserted “ (2B), ”.

10U.K.At the end of section 28 (regulations as to standards of equipment) (which becomes subsection (1)) there shall be added—

(2)The Secretary of State shall consult the Police Information Technology Organisation before making regulations under this section relating to information technology.

(3)In subsection (2) of this section “information technology” includes any computer or other technology by means of which information or other matter may be recorded or communicated without being reduced to documentary form..

F6811U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12U.K.At the end of section 36 (common services) there shall be added—

(7)The Secretary of State shall consult the Police Information Technology Organisation before making regulations under this section relating to information technology.

(8)In subsection (7) of this section “information technology” includes any computer or other technology by means of which information or other matter may be recorded or communicated without being reduced to documentary form..

13U.K.In section 38 (constables engaged on central service and certain temporary service), in subsection (3A), after “service” there shall be inserted “ , or on temporary service such as is mentioned in paragraph (ba) or (bb) of the said section 38A(1), ”.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 9 para. 13 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 13 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

14U.K.In section 38A (constables engaged on service outside their force)—

(a)in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) there shall be inserted—

(ba)temporary service with the National Criminal Intelligence Service on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;

(bb)temporary service with the Police Information Technology Organisation on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;; and

F69(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 9 para. 14 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 14 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

F7015U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)U.K.

F7116U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Public Expenditure and Receipts Act 1968 (c. 14)U.K.

F7217U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)U.K.

18U.K.In section 54 of the Firearms Act 1968 (application of Act to Crown servants), in subsection (3) (which provides that members of police forces and certain employees of police authorities are deemed to be in the service of Her Majesty), at the end of paragraph (b) there shall be inserted , or

(c)a member of the National Criminal Intelligence Service or the National Crime Squad..

Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48)U.K.

F7319U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F73Sch. 9 para. 19 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)U.K.

F7420U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Police Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 9 (N.I.))U.K.

F7521N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F75Sch. 9 para. 21 repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 32, ss. 74(2)(3), Sch. 6 (with Sch. 5 para. 1); S.R. 1999/176, art. 3

F7622N.I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F76Sch. 9 para. 22 repealed (1.4.1999) by 1998 c. 32, ss. 74(2)(3), Sch. 6 (with Sch. 5 para. 1); S.R. 1999/176, art. 3

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39)U.K.

23U.K.F77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F77Sch. 9 para. 23 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)U.K.

24U.K.The following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place in the list of “Other Bodies” in Schedule 1 to the Superannuation Act 1972 (kinds of employment to which schemes may apply)—

Police Information Technology Organisation.

Employers’ Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance) (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (NI 6)U.K.

25U.K.F78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F78Sch. 9 para. 25 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)U.K.

F7926U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Juries Act 1974 (c. 23)U.K.

F8027U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 20)U.K.

28U.K.In subsection (2) of section 12 of the District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 (disqualification in certain cases of justices who are members of local authorities), the following shall be inserted as the first paragraph—

(aa)any reference to a local authority includes a reference to the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service;.

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)U.K.

29(1)The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

F81(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In Part III of Schedule 1 (disqualifying offices), there shall be inserted at the appropriate place—

Any member of the Police Information Technology Organisation in receipt of remuneration..

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 9 para. 29 wholly in force at 1.4.1998; Sch. 9 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 29(3), in force at 1.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/1930, art. 2(1)(2)(x); otherwise in force at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/354 art. 2

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)U.K.

30(1)The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

F82(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In Part III of Schedule 1 (disqualifying offices), there shall be inserted at the appropriate place—

Any member of the Police Information Technology Organisation in receipt of remuneration..

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65)U.K.

F8331U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (c.25)U.K.

[F8432U.K.In section 53 of the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (police), in subsection (6), in the definition of “chief officer of police”, after paragraph (a) there shall be inserted—

  • in relation to a person appointed, or to an appointment falling to be made, under section 9(1)(b) of the Police Act 1997 (police members of the National Criminal Intelligence Service) means the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service;.]

Textual Amendments

F84Sch. 9 para. 32 repealed (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(4), Sch. 8; S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.

Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35)U.K.

33(1)Section 11 of the Police Pensions Act 1976 (interpretation) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2)—

(a)the word “and” after paragraph (a) shall be omitted,

(b)in paragraph (b) after “it means” there shall be inserted “ , subject to paragraphs (c) to (e) below, ”, and

(c)after paragraph (b) there shall be added—

(c)in relation to service of the kind described in section 97(1)(ca) of the Police Act 1996 or section 38A(1)(ba) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, it means the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service,

(d)in relation to service of the kind described in section 97(1)(cb) of the Police Act 1996, it means the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad, and

(e)in relation to service of the kind described in section 97(1)(cc) of the Police Act 1996 or section 38A(1)(bb) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, it means the Police Information Technology Organisation..

(3)In subsection (5), in the definition of “central service”—

(a)after “within paragraph (b), (c)” there shall be inserted “ , (ca), (cb), (cc) ”, and

(b)after “1967” there shall be inserted “ or means relevant service within paragraph (ba) or (bb) of section 38A(1) of the said Act of 1967 ”.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)U.K.

34U.K.In each of sections 51 and 59 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (licensing of drivers of private hire vehicles and hackney carriages), subsection (1A) shall be omitted.

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)U.K.

F8535U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F85Sch. 9 para. 35 repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F8636U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F86Sch. 9 para. 36 repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 15)U.K.

[F8737U.K.In Article 19 of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (police), in paragraph (6), in the definition of “chief officer of police”, after sub-paragraph (a) there shall be inserted—

  • in relation to a person appointed, or to an appointment falling to be made, under section 9(1)(b) of the Police Act 1997 (police members of the National Criminal Intelligence Service) means the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service;.]

Textual Amendments

F87Sch. 9 para. 37 repealed (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(4), Sch. 8; S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)U.K.

38U.K.F88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F88Sch. 9 para. 38 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)U.K.

39U.K.F89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F89Sch. 9 para. 39 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)U.K.

40U.K.In section 64 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (disqualification in certain cases of justices who are members of local authorities), in subsection (6) (definition of local authority), after “1996” there shall be inserted “ , the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service, the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad ”.

Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55)U.K.

41U.K.In Part I of Schedule 1 to the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980, in Group B (ineligibility for jury service of certain persons concerned with the administration of justice), after paragraph (n) there shall be inserted—

(na)members of the National Criminal Intelligence Service;

(nb)members of the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service and persons employed by that Authority under section 13 of the Police Act 1997;.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 9 para. 41 wholly in force at 1.4.1998; Sch. 9 para. 41 in force for certain purposes at 23.7.1997 by S.I. 1997/1377 art. 4; Sch. 9 para. 41 otherwise in force at 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/354 art. 2

Finance Act 1981 (c. 35)U.K.

42U.K.F90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F90Sch. 9 para. 42 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)U.K.

43U.K.F91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F91Sch. 9 para. 43 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41)U.K.

F9244U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)U.K.

45U.K.F93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F93Sch. 9 para. 45 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)U.K.

F9446U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9447U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)U.K.

F9448U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)U.K.

49U.K.F95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F95Sch. 9 para. 49 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(J)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)U.K.

50U.K.In section 106 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (minor definitions), in subsection (1), in the definition of “local authority”, after “1996” there shall be inserted “ and the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad and the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service ”.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 9 para. 50 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 50 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 50 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)U.K.

51U.K.F96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F96Sch. 9 para. 51 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Landlord And Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)U.K.

52U.K.F97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F97Sch. 9 para. 52 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c.1)U.K.

53U.K.F98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F98Sch. 9 para. 53 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20)U.K.

F9954U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)U.K.

55U.K.F100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F100Sch. 9 para. 55 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

56U.K.In section 65A (which was inserted by section 3 of the M3Local Government and Rating Act 1997 and makes provision about Crown property), in subsection (4)(b) for the words from “or by a police authority” to the end there shall be substituted “ , a police authority established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996, the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service or the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad ”.

Marginal Citations

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)U.K.

57U.K.In Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1988 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies), in paragraph 12 (local authority tenancies, etc.), in sub-paragraph (2)(g), after “1996” there shall be inserted “ , the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service and the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad ”.

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 9 para. 57 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 57 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 57 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)U.K.

F10158U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10159U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5)U.K.

F10160U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10161U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6)U.K.

F10162U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)U.K.

63U.K.F102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F102Sch. 9 para. 63 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)U.K.

64U.K.In section 22 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (power to require harbour authorities to promote searches in harbour areas), in subsection (4)(b)—

(a)the words “who is a member of a body of constables maintained” shall be omitted,

(b)at the beginning of both sub-paragraph (i) and sub-paragraph (ii) there shall be inserted “ who is a member of a body of constables maintained ”, and

(c)at the end of sub-paragraph (ii) there shall be inserted , or

(iii)who is a member of the National Criminal Intelligence Service within section 9(1)(a) or (b) of the Police Act 1997 or a member of the National Crime Squad within section 55(1)(a) or (b) of that Act..

Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40)U.K.

65U.K.Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (applications for licences to drive hackney carriages etc.) shall cease to have effect.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 9 para. 65 partly in force; Sch. 9 para. 65 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 135(1); Sch. 9 para. 65 in force for E.W. at 1.3.2002 by S.I. 2002/413, art. 2

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)U.K.

66U.K.In section 19 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (exclusion of Crown exemption in certain cases), in subsection (3), for “and” at the end of paragraph (c) there shall be substituted—

(ca)the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service;

(cb)the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad;.

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 9 para. 66 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 66 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 66 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

67U.K.F103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F103Sch. 9 para. 67 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

68U.K.F104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F104Sch. 9 para. 68 repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c.53)U.K.

F10569U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10670U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Criminal Appeals Act 1995 (c. 35)U.K.

71(1)Section 22 of the Criminal Appeals Act 1995 (meaning of “public body” etc.) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2)—

F107(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)for paragraph (b) (meaning of “chief officer of police”) there shall be substituted—

(b)references to the chief officer of police—

(i)in relation to the [F108Police Service of Northern Ireland] and the [F108Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve], are to the Chief Constable of the Constabulary,

(ii)in relation to the National Crime Squad, are to the Director General of the Squad, and

(iii)in relation to any other police force maintained otherwise than by a police authority, are to the chief constable,,

F107(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F107(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F109(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Police Act 1996 (c. 16)U.K.

72U.K.The Police Act 1996 shall be amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 9 para. 72 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 72 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para 72 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

F11073U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11174U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

75U.K.At the end of section 53 (regulations as to standards of equipment) (which becomes subsection (1)) there shall be added—

(2)The Secretary of State shall consult the Police Information Technology Organisation before making regulations under this section relating to information technology.

(3)In subsection (2) “information technology” includes any computer or other technology by means of which information or other matter may be recorded or communicated without being reduced to documentary form..

F11276U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11377U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78(1)Section 57 (common services) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)After subsection (3) there shall be inserted—

(3A)Regulations under this section relating to all police forces may also require the National Crime Squad to use the specified facilities or services, or the facilities or services of a specified description, if the Secretary of State considers that it would be in the interests of the efficiency or effectiveness of the Squad for the Squad to do so..

(3)In subsection (4), at the end of paragraph (b) there shall be added , and

(c)if the regulations relate to the National Crime Squad, the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad and the Director General of that Squad..

(4)After subsection (4) there shall be added—

(5)The Secretary of State shall consult the Police Information Technology Organisation before making regulations under this section relating to information technology.

(6)In subsection (5) “information technology” includes any computer or other technology by means of which information or other matter may be recorded or communicated without being reduced to documentary form..

F11479U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11480U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11481U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I16Sch. 9 para. 81 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 81 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 81 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

F11482U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11483U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11484U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

85U.K.In section 88 (liability for wrongful acts of constables), in subsection (5)(b), after “or 98” there shall be inserted “ of this Act or section 23 of the Police Act 1997 ”.

86(1)Section 97 (police officers engaged on service outside their force) shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1), after paragraph (c) there shall be inserted—

(ca)temporary service with the National Criminal Intelligence Service on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;

(cb)temporary service with the National Crime Squad on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;

(cc)temporary service with the Police Information Technology Organisation on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;.

F115(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F115(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I17Sch. 9 para. 86 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 86 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 86 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

F11687U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)U.K.

F11788U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)U.K.

89U.K.In section 3 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (persons ineligible for grant under Chapter I of Part I of that Act), in subsection (2), for paragraph (g) there shall be substituted—

(g)a police authority established under section 3 of the Police Act 1996, the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service or the Service Authority for the National Crime Squad;.

F11890U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 6)U.K.

91U.K.In Schedule 2 to the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (persons ineligible for jury service), after the entry for members and staff of the [F119Northern Ireland Policing Board] there shall be inserted—

Members of the National Criminal Intelligence Service, members of the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service and persons employed by the Authority..

Textual Amendments

F119Words in Sch. 9 para. 91 substituted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 20(3); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2, Sch.

Commencement Information

I18Sch. 9 para. 91 wholly in force at 31.10.1997; Sch. 9 para. 91 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135; Sch. 9 para. 91 in force at 31.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/2390, art. 2 (with arts. 3-7(but the said arts. 4-7 were revoked (1.4.1998) by S.I. 1998/354, art. 7))

Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c.25)U.K.

F12092U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F120Sch. 9 para. 92 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)

Section 134(2).

SCHEDULE 10U.K. Repeals

Extent Information

E2The repeals in Sch. 10 have the same extent as the enactments to which they refer.

Commencement Information

I19Sch. 10 partly in force; Sch. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 135(1); Sch. 10 in force for certain purposes at: 1.4.1998 by S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(2)(ay)(bc); 1.3.2002 for E.W. by S.I. 2002/413, art. 2

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
1967 c. 77.Police (Scotland) Act 1967.In section 39(4), the word “or” in the third place where it occurs.
1967 c. 88.Leasehold Reform Act 1967.In section 28(5)(a), the word “and” in the second place where it occurs.
1972 c. 70.Local Government Act 1972.In section 146A(1A), the word “not”. In section 223(2), the word “and”.
1976 c. 35.Police Pensions Act 1976.After section 11(2)(a), the word “and”.
1976 c. 57.Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.Sections 51(1A) and 59(1A).
1986 c. 60.Financial Services Act 1986.Section 189. Schedule 14.
1987 c. 22.Banking Act 1987.Section 95.
1989 c. 5.Security Service Act 1989.Section 2(3B).
1990 c. 31.Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990.In section 22(4)(b), the words “who is a member of a body of constables maintained”.
1991 c. 40.Road Traffic Act 1991.Section 47.
1993 c. 21.Osteopaths Act 1993.Section 39.
1993 c. 39.National Lottery etc. Act 1993.Section 19.
1994 c. 17.Chiropractors Act 1994.Section 40.
1995 c. 25.Environment Act 1995.In Schedule 22, paragraph 17(a).
1996 c. 16.Police Act 1996.In section 62(1), at the end of paragraph (b) the word “or”. In section 98(4), the word “or” in the sixth place it occurs.
1996 c. 35.Security Service Act 1996.Section 1(3).

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