Part 2B

Investigation of concerns raised by whistle-blowers

Director General's powers and duties on decision not to investigate
29E
1
If the
Director General
decides not to carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), the
Director General
must inform the whistle-blower of the decision.
2
In such a case, the
Director General
may, with the consent of the whistle-blower—
a
disclose the nature of the concern to the appropriate authority, and
b
make recommendations in the light of the concern.
3
In this Part, except where otherwise provided, “
appropriate authority
” means—
a
if the concern relates to a chief officer or an acting chief officer, the local policing body for the area of the police force of which he or she is a member;
b
if the concern relates to any other person, the chief officer under whose direction and control that person is;
c
if the concern does not relate to any particular persons, the chief officer of the police force to which the concern relates.
4
The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about recommendations under subsection (2).
5
The regulations may (amongst other things)—
a
describe the kinds of recommendations that the
Director General
may make under subsection (2);
b
specify the persons to whom the recommendations may be made;
c
authorise the
Director General
to require a response to any recommendation made by the
Director General
under subsection (2).
Pt. 2B inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 28(1), 183(1)(5)(e)
Words in s. 29E substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 43(2); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
Words in s. 29E heading substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 43(3)(a); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
Words in s. 29E heading substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 43(3)(b); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)