F1Part 2BInvestigation of concerns raised by whistle-blowers

29NInterpretation

(1)

In this Part—

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appropriate authority” has the meaning given by section 29E(3);

chief officer” means the chief officer of police of any police force; and “acting chief officer” means (as appropriate)—

(a)

a person exercising or performing functions of a chief constable in accordance with section 41 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011,

(b)

a person exercising powers or duties of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis in accordance with section 44 or 45(4) of that Act, or

(c)

a person exercising duties of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London in accordance with section 25 of the City of London Police Act 1839;

conduct” has the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 29(1));

F3the Director General” means the Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct;

whistle-blower” has the meaning given by section 29D(3).

(2)

References in this Part to a person serving with the police have the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 12(7)).