4

Subsection (4A) applies if—

a

the allegation or circumstances would indicate to a reasonable person that a Schedule 2 offence has or might have been committed, or

b

any circumstances investigated are circumstances of a description prescribed by regulations under section 128 for the purposes of section 114,

and a service policeman proposes not to refer the case to the Director under subsection (2).

4A

If this subsection applies, the service policeman must consult the Director as soon as is reasonably practicable (and before any referral of the case under subsection (3)).