Part 1

Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder
Chapter 1

On the Spot Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour

Penalty notices and penalties

Secretary of State’s guidance
6
The Secretary of State may issue guidance—
a
about the exercise of the discretion given to constables by this Chapter;
b
about the issuing of penalty notices;
ba
about educational course schemes;
c
with a view to encouraging good practice in connection with the operation of provisions of this Chapter.
Pt. 1 Ch. 1 extended (15.11.2003) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 38, 108, Sch. 4 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2003/2593, art. 2(d)
Pt. 1 Ch. 1 modified (26.12.2004) by The Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amendment of Minimum Age) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3166), art. 6
S. 6(ba) inserted (8.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 23 para. 8; S.I. 2013/453, art. 4(e)