Appointment of assistant inspectors and staff officers
10.—(1) Section 56 of the Police Act 1996 (appointment of assistant inspectors and staff officers) shall have effect subject to the following modifications—
(a)in section 56(1) after “constabulary” insert “for the purpose of carrying out functions under the Revenue and Customs (Inspections) Regulations 2005”, and
(b)in section 56(2) for “Members of a police force” substitute “Officers of Revenue and Customs”.
(2) Section 34 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (appointment of assistant inspectors and staff officers)(1)shall have effect subject to the following modifications—
(a)in section 34(1) after “constabulary” insert “for the purpose of carrying out functions under the Revenue and Customs (Inspections) Regulations 2005”, and
(b)in section 34(1A) for “Constables” substitute “Officers of Revenue and Customs”.
1967 c. 77. Section 34(1) was substituted, and section 34(1A) was inserted, by section 58 of the Police and Magistrates' Courts Act 1994 (c. 29). Section 34(2) was amended by paragraph 41(4) of Schedule 2 to SI 1999/1820.