(viii)where relevant, the fact that the case has been referred to joint misconduct proceedings under regulation 25; (b)a copy of any statement the officer may have made to the investigator during the course of the investigation, and, (i)the investigators report or such parts of that report as relate to the officer (together with any document attached to or referred to in that report which relates to the officer), and. A person given a notification under paragraph (1) may, within the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given or such longer period as the Director General may agree with that person, provide a written statement and any document which the person wishes the Director General to take into account for the purposes of the Condition C special determination. (b)return the case to the appropriate authority to deal with in accordance with Part 4. (4)The reference in paragraph (3) to the force of which the police friend is a member includes a reference to the force maintained for the police area for which a special constable is appointed and the force in which a police staff member is serving. (e)the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to gross misconduct, as set out in the notice given in accordance with regulation 51(2). (b)police staff member who, in the opinion of the chief officer, is of at least a similar level of seniority to an inspector. a period of 2 years beginning with the day on which it was notified to the officer concerned, in the case of a final written warning. (4)Where the appropriate authority delegates its functions under regulation 49, a decision under that regulation as to whether to certify a case as one where the special conditions are satisfied must be authorised by a senior officer.. (17)At misconduct proceedings conducted by a panel, any decision must be based on a majority but must not indicate whether it was taken unanimously or by a majority. (b)the identification of key lessons to be learnt by the participating officer, line management or police force concerned, to address the matter and prevent a reoccurrence of the matter. any criminal proceedings have concluded (whatever the outcome), that the special conditions are not satisfied, or. having considered temporary redeployment to alternative duties or an alternative location as an alternative to suspension, the appropriate authority has determined that such redeployment is not appropriate in all the circumstances of the case, and, it appears to the appropriate authority that either, the effective investigation of the case may be prejudiced unless the officer concerned is so suspended, or. where the misconduct meeting arose from the investigation of a conduct matter under Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act (handling of complaints and conduct matters etc. 40. (11)Paragraph (12) applies where an officer is dismissed at an accelerated misconduct hearing. (d)the Director General is of the view that in the particular circumstances of the case there is a compelling public interest for the Director General to present the case. (b)to the officer concerned in accordance with regulation 30(1). (7)Where the appropriate authority publishes a report in accordance with paragraph (5), it must publish the notice on its website for a period of not less than 28 days. take no further action against the officer concerned; refer the matter to the reflective practice review process, or, refer the matter to be dealt with under the Performance Regulations, and, the appropriate authority must as soon as practicable give the officer concerned, written notice of the direction, indicating whether any action will be taken under paragraph (2)(a), and. the officer concerned or their police friend will not be available, and. This publication is available for download at: http://www.college.police..uk/en/20989.htm. (i)the contents of the written notice to be given under paragraph (1)(a) to the extent to which they relate to the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be; (ii)the application of the harm test under paragraph (1)(c), and. (2)The person conducting or chairing the misconduct meeting may extend the period specified in paragraph (1) where they consider that it would be in the interests of justice to do so. (a)consider any lists of proposed witnesses; (b)consider any documents supplied under paragraph (6), and. (8)The officer concerned may object to the appointment of a person appointed under paragraph (6) of this regulation. the appropriate authority may make a determination, or in the case of an accelerated misconduct hearing must make a further determination, as to whether the special conditions are satisfied. (b)in the case of a misconduct hearing, to misconduct, gross misconduct or neither. . (2)Paragraphs (3) and (4) apply to a matter that has been referred under these Regulations to be dealt with under the reflective practice review process. (11)In a case to which paragraph 18 or 19 of Schedule 3 to the2002 Act(directed and independent investigations) applied, the appropriate authority must consult withthe Director General, (a)in deciding whether or not to suspend the officer concerned under this regulation, and. You have to know how to talk to the officer. She only gave me a warning. (12)In determining whether any criminal proceedings are to be treated as concluded for the purposes of this regulation, any right of appeal is to be disregarded. (6)The Director General must give notification in writing of a Condition C special determination and the consequences under Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act of the determination to the persons mentioned in paragraph (1).. in the definition of proposed witness, conducting or were omitted; for the definition of staff association, there were substituted. The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 50(1), (2)(e) and (f), (2A), (3), (3A) to (3G), (4) and (7), 51(1), (2)(b), (2)(ba) and (c), (2A) to (2H), (3A) and (4), 84(1) to (6), 88A(2)(b) and 88G(1)(b) of the Police Act 1996(1), section 36(1(a) and (b) of, and paragraph 29 of Schedule 3 to, the Police Reform Act 2002(2) and section 29(7) of the Policing and Crime Act 2017(3). (iii)prohibit the publication of any matter under regulation 39(3)(c). The unnamed Norfolk Police officer was filmed kicking the girl, 15, in September He escaped being sacked but has been given a final written warning by the force Film shows another officer. Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once. They do not discriminate unlawfully or unfairly. gave a direction under paragraph 27(4)(a) of that Schedule (duties with respect to disciplinary proceedings). (b)at a misconduct hearing or an accelerated misconduct hearing only, a relevant lawyer (whether or not the officer concerned chooses to be legally represented). Where the investigator is satisfied that, having regard to the circumstances of the officer concerned, it would be unreasonable to require the officer to attend an interview, the investigator may cause the officer concerned to be given a written notice of enquiry. (bb)would be entitled to attend the misconduct hearing under regulation 38(1). the officer proposes an alternative date or time which satisfies paragraph (3). (5)No witness may give evidence at misconduct proceedings unless the person conducting or chairing the proceedings reasonably believes that it is necessary for the witness to do so in the interests of justice, in which case the person conducting or chairing the proceedings must, (a)where the witness is a police officer, cause that person to be ordered to attend the misconduct proceedings, and. (b)fall before the end of 5 working days beginning with the first working day after the day specified by the chair. (ii)gave a direction under paragraph 27(4)(a) of that Schedule (duties with respect to disciplinary proceedings). Where there is an indication that the persons conduct amounts to gross misconduct, the person will be at risk of dismissal if the allegation is proved. (4)For the purposes of this regulation, a nominated person is a person who, in the opinion of, (a)the appropriate authority or, as the case may be, the originating authority, or. the officer complies with regulation 31(2) and (3); the expiry of the 15 working day period referred to in regulation 31(1)(a), if the officer has not complied with regulation 31(2) and (3) within that period, or. (9)The police friend or relevant lawyer of the officer concerned may not answer any questions asked of the officer during the misconduct proceedings. (5)Subject to any contrary decision by the person conducting or chairing a misconduct meeting, a witness other than a complainant, interested person or the officer concerned may only attend the misconduct meeting for the purpose of giving their evidence. (b)in deciding, following a review, whether or not to end a suspension under this regulation. where sub-paragraph (a) does not apply, may direct that the case be withdrawn. stating the grounds of appeal and whether a meeting is requested. ), or. (b)HMCIC or an inspector of constabulary nominated by HMCIC,. Warnings are not recorded on an individual's driving record, cannot be used to raise insurance rates, and don't result in a fine. Mostly, these are not filed with courts; rather, it's just for your understanding and awareness of what happened. Thomas C Gallagher. where the officer concerned is a special constable, the police force maintained for the police area for which the officer is appointed; police friend means a person chosen by the officer concerned in accordance with regulation 7; police officer means a member of a police force or special constable; a member of the civilian staff of a police force, within the meaning of section 102(4) and (6) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (interpretation of Part 1), or. (10)Subject to the provisions of this regulation, any interested person or complainant entitled to be given notice of the appeal meeting under paragraph (7) may attend the appeal meeting as an observer. (2)Such discussion should take place as soon as reasonably practicable. the chief officer or acting chief officer of any police force at the relevant time, the local policing body for the forces area; any other police officer at the relevant time, the chief officer of police of the police force concerned;; (v)in the definition of gross misconduct, for as to justify dismissal there were substituted that the officer concerned would have been dismissed if the officer had not ceased to be a member of a police force or a special constable; (vi)in the definition of gross misconduct, for as to justify dismissal there were substituted that the officer concerned would have been dismissed if the officer had not ceased to be a member of a police force or a special constable; (aa), other than in regulation 23(2)(a) and the first reference to misconduct in regulation 23(2)(b), were omitted; (bb)for so serious as to justify disciplinary action there were substituted not so serious that the officer concerned would have been dismissed if the officer had not ceased to be a member of a police force or a special constable; (viii)in the definition of misconduct hearing, after disciplinary action, there were inserted for gross misconduct; (ix)for the definition of misconduct proceedings, there were substituted. (8)The officer concerned may object to the appointment of a person appointed under paragraph (6). 52.(1)The appropriate authority must specify a date for the accelerated misconduct hearing which must be not less than 10 and not more than 15 working days after the date on which notice is given under regulation 51(1) and must as soon as practicable, (a)notify the officer concerned and the person conducting or chairing the accelerated misconduct hearing of the date, time and place of that hearing, and. where the officer concerned is an officer other than a senior officer, if the case was decided at a misconduct meeting, of the right of appeal under regulation 45, or, if the case was decided at a misconduct hearing, of the right of appeal to a police appeals tribunal(. There are further amendments to paragraphs 16, 18 and 19 but none are relevant. where the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings decides the conduct of the officer concerned amounts to misconduct, in accordance with regulation 41(15). in the light of their conclusions under paragraph (i), may determine that it is appropriate to place less weight on those circumstances. (b)wherethe Director Generalwas entitled to attend the misconduct meeting to make representations under regulation 38(1), or to nominate a person to attend the meeting as an observer under regulation 40(6), the Director General; (c)where the misconduct meeting arose from a complaint to which paragraph 19A of Schedule 3 to the2002 Act(special procedure where investigation relates to a police officer or special constable) applied, the complainant, and. (b)any criminal proceedings have concluded (whatever the outcome of those proceedings). a summary of planned steps to progress the investigation and bring it to a conclusion. (b)complaint to which paragraph 19A of that Schedule (special procedure where investigation relates to police officer or special constable) applied. (ii)gave a direction to the appropriate authority under paragraph 27(4)(a) of that Schedule (duties with respect to disciplinary proceedings). (b)in any other case, subject to paragraph (2), the chief officer of police of the police force concerned. (6)Subject to paragraph (7), the appropriate authority may appoint a person to advise the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings or accelerated misconduct hearing or appeal meeting. Following completion of the discussion stage, the reviewer must produce a reflective review development report, in accordance with regulation 70. (2)Where the officer concerned informs the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings in advance that the officer is unable to attend on grounds which the person conducting or chairing those proceedings considers reasonable, that person may allow the officer to participate in the proceedings by video link or other means. in a case to which paragraph 18 or 19 of Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act (directed and independent investigations) applied, the Director General. (a)state that the Director General is to make a Condition C special determination and the consequences under Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act of such a determination; (i)if disciplinary proceedings are taken and the allegation of gross misconduct is proved, the officer concerned may be subject to a finding that the officer would have been dismissed if the officer had not ceased to be a member of a police force or a special constable, and. 46.(1)This regulation applies where the officer concerned requests a meeting in the written notice of appeal under regulation 45(3). (3)No person may be appointed to investigate a matter under this regulation. Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. (a)the appropriate authority is the chief officer of any police force, and. subject to the harm test, give the officer a copy of the investigators report or such parts of that report as relate to the officer. (iii)reduction in rank, where paragraph (5) or (6) applies; (iv)dismissal without notice, where paragraph (5) or (6) applies; (b)where the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings decides the conduct of the officer concerned amounts to gross misconduct, in accordance with regulation 41(15). (3)In a case where the misconduct proceedings have been delayed by virtue of regulation 10(3), as soon as practicable after, (a)the appropriate authority considers that such proceedings would no longer prejudice any criminal proceedings, or. (4)Where the chair decides not to conduct a misconduct pre-hearing, the chair must determine the date, time and duration of the misconduct hearing, following consultation with the parties by telephone or by such other electronic means as may be agreed between the parties or, where the parties fail to agree, as decided by the chair. any other document which might reasonably be considered capable of undermining or assisting the case. under regulation 23 a case is referred to a misconduct hearing. (6)This paragraph applies where it is decided at misconduct proceedings that the officers conduct amounts to misconduct and the decision is based on the officers conduct arising from more than one incident and those incidents are not closely factually connected. (9)A police friend may not answer any questions asked of the officer concerned during the interview. return the case to the appropriate authority to deal with in accordance with Part 4. may consider such documentary evidence as would, in their opinion, assist them in determining the question; if the officer is legally represented, the officers relevant lawyer or, where the officer is not legally represented, the officers police friend; the appropriate authority or the person appointed to represent such authority in accordance with regulation 8(5), and. (5)The appropriate authority or, as the case may be, the originating authority, must send a copy of any report under this regulation to, (a)the Director General, in any case where the Director General, (ii)was entitled to attend to make representations under regulation 38(1), and. S.I. any other documents that, in the opinion of the appropriate authority or, as the case may be, the originating authority should be considered at the misconduct proceedings. (14)This paragraph applies where the case was certified as one where the special conditions are satisfied following a determination made under regulation 49(3), being a case where misconduct proceedings have been delayed by virtue of regulation 10(3). Police officers report, challenge or take action against the conduct of colleagues which has fallen below the Standards of Professional Behaviour. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards. (b)assist the appropriate authority to establish whether there is a case to answer in respect of misconduct or gross misconduct or whether there is no case to answer. 39. a summary of the issue and any relevant background circumstances; a summary of the reflective practice review discussion; key actions to be undertaken within a specified time period; any lessons identified for the participating officer; any lessons identified for the line management or police force concerned; a specified period of time for reviewing the report and the actions taken. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions, including interpretation provisions. See section 50 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15). (a)where the case is referred to a misconduct meeting, that meeting must be conducted by a person appointed by the appropriate authority in accordance with paragraph (3) who is not an interested party; (b)where the case is referred to a misconduct hearing, that hearing must be conducted by a panel of three persons appointed in accordance with paragraph (4).