SCHEDULE 13 Directions by Secretary of State about Constabulary

SCHEDULE 13 Directions by Secretary of State about Constabulary

Section 63

Objectives

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(1)     The Secretary of State may give directions to the Police Authority setting out objectives for that Authority for a financial year.

(2)     The objectives may include—

(a)     objectives to be met generally in the carrying out by the Police Authority of its functions;

(b)     objectives to be met in the carrying out by the Police Authority of particular functions, or in its carrying out of functions, or particular functions, at particular times or places;

(c)     objectives to be met (whether generally or in relation to particular matters) in the management of the Constabulary;

(d)     objectives to be met in securing proper accountability by the Police Authority for its own activities and for those of the Constabulary.

(3)     Before giving a direction under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)     the Police Authority; and

(b)     the chief constable.

Directions with respect to the Constabulary

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(1)     The Secretary of State may give directions to the Police Authority requiring it to secure—

(a)     that such tasks are performed by members of the Constabulary as are set out in the direction,

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