Part VIThe police

General

54Regulations as to emblems and flags

(1)

The Secretary of State may make regulations—

(a)

prescribing the design of an emblem for the police; and

(b)

regulating the use of that or any other emblem—

(i)

on equipment or property used for the purposes of the police; or

(ii)

otherwise in connection with the police.

(2)

The Secretary of State may make regulations—

(a)

prescribing the design of a flag for the police; and

(b)

regulating the flying or carrying of that or any other flag—

(i)

on land or buildings used for the purposes of the police; or

(ii)

otherwise in connection with the police.

(3)

Before making any regulations under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)

the Board;

(b)

the Chief Constable;

(c)

the Police Association; and

(d)

any other person or body appearing to him to have an interest in the matter.