http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/16/section/6/enactedCriminal Justice and Police Act 2001OffendersKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2021-08-03
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Part 1Provisions for Combatting Crime and DisorderChapter 1On the Spot Penalties for Disorderly BehaviourPenalty notices and penaltiesSecretary of State’s guidance
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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;
c
with a view to encouraging good practice in connection with the operation of provisions of this Chapter.