The decision-maker
I15Transfer of claims to the Secretary of State
1
The Secretary of State may direct a local policing body to transfer to the Secretary of State either or both of the following functions—
a
dealing with procedural matters on a claim;
b
making a decision on a claim.
2
A direction under this section may relate to—
a
all claims to the local policing body (whether made before or after the time of the direction), or
b
claims of a particular description.
3
The Secretary of State may make a direction only if—
a
riots have occurred in two or more police areas at or about the same time,
b
a riot has moved from one police area to another, or
c
a local policing body has requested the Secretary of State to make a direction in respect of claims that have been or may be made to it.
4
Before making a direction in the circumstances described in subsection (3)(a) or (b), the Secretary of State must consult all local policing bodies that may be affected by the direction.
5
The Secretary of State must publish a direction made under this section.