PART 2GOVERNMENT

Restrictions on the private life of members6

1

The restrictions on private life contained in Schedule 1 shall apply to all members of a police force.

2

No restrictions other than those designed to secure the proper exercise of the functions of a constable shall be imposed by the police authority or the chief officer on the private life of members of a police force except—

a

such as may temporarily be necessary, or

b

such as may be approved by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales.

3

Any restriction temporarily imposed under paragraph (2) shall be reported forthwith to the Secretary of State.