Part 2B

Investigation of concerns raised by whistle-blowers

Special provision for “DSI matters”
29G
1
Before deciding whether to carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), the
Director General
must consider whether the concern is about a death or serious injury matter (“a DSI matter”) for the purposes of Part 2 (see section 12(2A)).
2
If the
Director General
determines that the concern is about a DSI matter for the purposes of Part 2—
a
the Director General
may not carry out an investigation under section 29D(1), and
b
the Director General
must notify the appropriate authority in relation to the DSI matter.
3
Where the appropriate authority in relation to the DSI matter is notified under subsection (2), it must record the matter under paragraph 14A of Schedule 3 to this Act as a DSI matter.
4
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying Schedule 3 in relation to a DSI matter that, in accordance with subsection (3), is recorded under paragraph 14A of that Schedule but only for the purpose of making provision for the protection of the anonymity of whistle-blowers.
5
In this section, references to the appropriate authority in relation to a DSI matter have the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 29).
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. 29G 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. 45(2); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
Words in s. 29G(2) 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. 45(3); S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)