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Section 9.

SCHEDULE 1E+W Special Procedure

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Ss. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17(1)(b)(2) (4), 18-20, 21, 22(1)-(4), 28, 29, 30(1)-(4)(a)(5)-(11), 31, 32(1)-(9), 34(1)-(5), 35, 36, 37, 39, 40-44, 50, 51(d), 52, 54, 55, 64(1)-(4)(5)(6), Sch. 1 applied with modifications by S.I. 1985/1800, arts. 3-11, Schs. 1, 2

C2Sch. 1 extended (10.6.1991) by Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (c. 5, SIF 39:1), s. 7(1); S.I. 1991/1072, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Sch. 1 extended (17.5.1996) by S.I. 1996/1296, art. 16(1).

Sch. 1: power to apply conferred (30.9.2003) by 2001 c. 19, ss. 6(2), 39(2) (with s. 16(7)); S.I. 2003/2268, art. 2

Making of orders by circuit judgeE+W

1If on an application made by a constable a circuit judge is satisfied that one or other of the sets of access conditions is fulfilled, he may make an order under paragraph 4 below.

2The first set of access conditions is fulfilled if—

(a)there are reasonable grounds for believing—

(i)that a serious arrestable offence has been committed;

(ii)that there is material which consists of special procedure material or includes special procedure material and does not also include excluded material on premises specified in the application;

(iii)that the material is likely to be of substantial value (whether by itself or together with other material) to the investigation in connection with which the application is made; and

(iv)that the material is likely to be relevant evidence;

(b)other methods of obtaining the material—

(i)have been tried without success; or

(ii)have not been tried because it appeared that they were bound to fail; and

(c)it is in the public interest, having regard—

(i)to the benefit likely to accrue to the investigation if the material is obtained; and

(ii)to the circumstances under which the person in possession of the material holds it,

that the material should be produced or that access to it should be given.

3The second set of access conditions is fulfilled if—

(a)there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is material which consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material on premises specified in the application;

(b)but for section 9(2) above a search of the premises for that material could have been authorised by the issue of a warrant to a constable under an enactment other than this Schedule; and

(c)the issue of such a warrant would have been appropriate.

4An order under this paragraph is an order that the person who appears to the circuit judge to be in possession of the material to which the application relates shall—

(a)produce it to a constable for him to take away; or

(b)give a constable access to it,

not later than the end of the period of seven days from the date of the order or the end of such longer period as the order may specify.

5Where the material consists of information contained in a computer—

(a)an order under paragraph 4(a) above shall have effect as an order to produce the material in a form in which it can be taken away and in which it is visible and legible; and

(b)an order under paragraph 4(b) above shall have effect as an order to give a constable access to the material in a form in which it is visible and legible.

6E+WFor the purposes of sections 21 and 22 above material produced in pursuance of an order under paragraph 4(a) above shall be treated as if it were material seized by a constable.

Notices of applications for ordersE+W

7E+WAn application for an order under paragraph 4 above shall be made inter partes.

8E+WNotice of an application for such an order may be served on a person either by delivering it to him or by leaving it at his proper address or by sending it by post to him in a registered letter or by the recorded delivery service.

9E+WSuch a notice may be served—

(a)on a body corporate, by serving it on the body’s secretary or clerk or other similar officer; and

(b)on a partnership, by serving in on one of the partners.

10E+WFor the purposes of this Schedule, and of section 7 of the M1Interpretation Act 1978 in its application to this Schedule, the proper address of a person, in the case of secretary or clerk or other similar officer of a body corporate, shall be that of the registered or principal office of that body, in the case of a partner of a firm shall be that of the principal office of the firm, and in any other case shall be the last known address of the person to be served.

Marginal Citations

11E+WWhere notice of an application for an order under paragraph 4 above has been served on a person, he shall not conceal, destroy, alter or dispose of the material to which the application relates except—

(a)with the leave of a judge; or

(b)with the written permission of a constable,

until—

(i)the application is dismissed or abandoned; or

(ii)he has complied with an order under paragraph 4 above made on the application.

Issue of warrants by circuit judgeE+W

12If on an application made by a constable a circuit judge—

(a)is satisfied—

(i)that either set of access conditions is fulfilled; and

(ii)that any of the further conditions set out in paragraph 14 below is also fulfilled; or

(b)is satisfied—

(i)that the second set of access conditions is fulfilled; and

(ii)that an order under paragraph 4 above relating to the material has not been complied with,

he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter and search the premises.

Valid from 01/01/2006

[F112AE+WThe judge may not issue an all premises warrant unless he is satisfied—

(a)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is necessary to search premises occupied or controlled by the person in question which are not specified in the application, as well as those which are, in order to find the material in question; and

(b)that it is not reasonably practicable to specify all the premises which he occupies or controls which might need to be searched.]

Textual Amendments

13E+WA constable may seize and retain anything for which a search has been authorised under paragraph 12 above.

14The further conditions mentioned in paragraph 12 (a)(ii) above are—

(a)that it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to grant entry to the premises to which the application relates;

(b)that it is practicable to communicate with a person entitled to grant entry to the premises but it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to grant access to the material;

(c)that the material contains information which—

(i)is subject to a restriction or obligation such as is mentioned in section 11(2)(b) above; and

(ii)is likely to be disclosed in breach of it if a warrant is not issued;

(d)that service of notice of an application for an order under paragraph 4 above may seriously prejudice the investigation.

15(1)If a person fails to comply with an order under paragraph 4 above, a circuit judge may deal with him as if he had committed a contempt of the Crown Court.

(2)Any enactment relating to contempt of the Crown Court shall have effect in relation to such a failure as if it were such a contempt.

CostsE+W

16E+WThe costs of any application under this Schedule and of anything done or to be done in pursuance of an order made under it shall be in the discretion of the judge.

Valid from 01/10/2002

[F2SCHEDULE 1AE+W Specific offences which are arrestable offences

Textual Amendments

Customs and Excise ActsE+W

1An offence for which a person may be arrested under the customs and excise Acts (within the meaning of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)).

Official Secrets Act 1920E+W

2An offence under the Official Secrets Act 1920 (c. 75) which is not an arrestable offence by virtue of the term of imprisonment for which a person may be sentenced in respect of them.

Valid from 29/01/2004

Criminal Justice Act 1925E+W

[F32ZAAn offence under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 (untrue statement for procuring a passport).]

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 1A para. 2ZA and cross-heading inserted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 3(2), 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(2)(a)

Valid from 18/09/2003

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949E+W

[F42AAn offence mentioned in section 14(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (offences under that Act which are triable either way).]

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 1A para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (18.9.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 181(1), 408, 411(2)(3) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

Prevention of Crime Act 1953E+W

3An offence under section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (c. 14) (prohibition of carrying offensive weapons without lawful authority or excuse).

F5...E+W

F54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Obscene Publications Act 1959E+W

5An offence under section 2 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 (c. 66) (publication of obscene matter).

Valid from 20/01/2004

Firearms Act 1968E+W

[F65AAn offence under section 19 of the Firearms Act 1968 (carrying firearm or imitation firearm in public place) in respect of an air weapon or imitation firearm.]

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 1A para. 5A and cross-heading inserted (20.1.2004) by Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 37(3), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(i)

Theft Act 1968E+W

6An offence under—

(a)section 12(1) of the Theft Act 1968 (c. 60) (taking motor vehicle or other conveyance without authority etc.); or

(b)section 25(1) of that Act (going equipped for stealing etc.).

Valid from 29/01/2004

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971E+W

[F76AAn offence under section 5(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (having possession of a controlled drug) in respect of cannabis or cannabis resin (within the meaning of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 1A para. 6A and cross-heading inserted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 3(3), 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(2)(a)

Theft Act 1978E+W

7An offence under section 3 of the Theft Act 1978 (c. 31) (making off without payment).

Protection of Children Act 1978E+W

8An offence under section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37) (indecent photographs and pseudo-photographs of children).

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981E+W

9An offence under section 1(1) or (2) or 6 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69) (taking, possessing, selling etc. of wild birds) in respect of a bird included in Schedule 1 to that Act or any part of, or anything derived from, such a bird.

10An offence under—

(a)section 1(5) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (disturbance of wild birds);

(b)section 9 or 13(1)(a) or (2) of that Act (taking, possessing, selling etc. of wild animals or plants); or

(c)section 14 of that Act (introduction of new species etc.).

Civil Aviation Act 1982E+W

11An offence under section 39(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16) (trespass on aerodrome).

Valid from 10/07/2003

[F811AAn offence of contravening a provision of an Order in Council under section 60 of that Act (air navigation order) where the offence relates to—

(a)a provision which prohibits specified behaviour by a person in an aircraft towards or in relation to a member of the crew, or

(b)a provision which prohibits a person from being drunk in an aircraft, in so far as it applies to passengers.]

Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 1A para. 11A inserted (10.7.2003) by Aviation (Offences) Act 2003 (c. 19), s. 1(1) (with effect as mentioned in s. 3)

Aviation Security Act 1982E+W

12An offence under section 21C(1) or 21D(1) of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36) (unauthorised presence in a restricted zone or on an aircraft).

Sexual Offences Act 1985E+W

13An offence under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 1985 (c. 44) (kerb-crawling).

Public Order Act 1986E+W

14An offence under section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986 (c. 64) (publishing etc. material likely to stir up racial or religious hatred).

Criminal Justice Act 1988E+W

15An offence under—

(a)section 139(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) (offence of having article with a blade or point in public place); or

(b)section 139A(1) or (2) of that Act (offence of having article with a blade or point or offensive weapon on school premises).

Road Traffic Act 1988E+W

16An offence under section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) (driving while disqualified).

17An offence under subsection (4) of section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (failure to stop and report an accident) in respect of an accident to which that section applies by virtue of subsection (1)(a) of that section (accidents causing personal injury).

[F917AAn offence under section 174 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (false statements and withholding material information).]

Textual Amendments

F9Sch. 1A para. 17A inserted (29.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 3(4), 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 4(2)(a)

Official Secrets Act 1989E+W

18An offence under any provision of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6) other than subsection (1), (4) or (5) of section 8 of that Act.

Football Spectators Act 1989E+W

19An offence under section 14J or 21C of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (c. 37) (failing to comply with requirements imposed by or under a banning order or a notice under section 21B).

Football (Offences) Act 1991E+W

20An offence under any provision of the Football (Offences) Act 1991 (c. 19).

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994E+W

21An offence under—

(a)section 60AA(7) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33) (failing to comply with requirement to remove disguise);

(b)section 166 of that Act (sale of tickets by unauthorised persons); or

(c)section 167 of that Act (touting for car hire services).

Police Act 1996E+W

22An offence under section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty or a person assisting such an officer).

Protection from Harassment Act 1997E+W

23An offence under section 2 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (c. 40) (harassment).

Crime and Disorder Act 1998E+W

24An offence falling within section 32(1)(a) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) (racially or religiously aggravated harassment).

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001E+W

25An offence under—

(a)section 12(4) of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) (failure to comply with requirements imposed by constable in relation to consumption of alcohol in public place); or

(b)section 46 of that Act (placing of advertisements in relation to prostitution).]

Valid from 24/11/2005

Licensing Act 2003E+W

[F1026.An offence under section 143(1) of the Licensing Act 2003 (failure to leave licensed premises, etc.).]

Textual Amendments

F10Sch. 1A para. 26 inserted (24.11.2005) by Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17), ss. 198, 201, Sch. 6 para. 93 (with ss. 2(3), 15(2), 195); S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2(2)

Valid from 01/05/2004

Sexual Offences Act 2003E+W

[F1127An offence under—

(a)section 66 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (exposure);

(b)section 67 of that Act (voyeurism);

(c)section 69 of that Act (intercourse with an animal);

(d)section 70 of that Act (sexual penetration of a corpse); or

(e)section 71 of that Act (sexual activity in public lavatory).]

Textual Amendments

F11Sch. 1A para. 27 and cross-heading inserted (1.5.2004) by virtue of Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), ss. 139, 141, Sch. 6 para. 28(3); S.I. 2004/874, art. 2

Valid from 11/03/2005

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005E+W

[F1227AAn offence under section 9(3) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.]

Textual Amendments

F12Sch. 1A para. 27A and cross-heading inserted (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 9(9)

Section 26.

SCHEDULE 2E+W

Preserved Powers of Arrest

1892 c. 43Section 17(2) of the Military Lands Act 1892.
1911 c. 27Section 12(1) of the Protection of Animals Act 1911.
1920 c. 55.Section 2 of the Emergency Powers Act 1920.
1936 c. 6.Section 7(3) of the Public Order Act 1936.
1952 c. 52.Section 49 of the Prison Act 1952.
1952 c. 67.Section 13 of the Visiting Forces Act 1952.
1955 c. 18.Sections 186 and 190B of the Army Act 1955.
1955 c. 19.Section 186 and 190B of the Air Force Act 1955.
1957 c. 53.Sections 194 and 105 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.
1959 c. 37.Section 1(3) of the Street Offences Act 1959.
1969 c. 54.[F13Section] 32 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.
1971 c. 77.Section 24(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 and paragraphs 17, 24 and 33 of Schedule 2 and paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 to that Act.
. . . F14 . . . F14
1976 c. 63.Section 7 of the Bail Act 1976.
1977 c. 45.Sections 6(6), 7(11), 8(4), 9(7) and 10(5) of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
F15 . . ..F15 . . .
1980 c. 9.Schedule 5 to the Reserve Forces Act 1980.
1981 c. 22.Sections 60(5) and 61(1) of the Animal Health Act 1981.
[F161983 c. 2.][F16Rule 36 in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983]
1983 c. 20.Sections 18, 35(10), 36(8), 38(7), 136(1) and 138 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
. . . F17 . . . F17
1984 c. 47.Section 5(5) of the Repatriation of Prisoners) Act 1984.

Valid from 15/12/2011

Section 63A(4)

[F18SCHEDULE 2AU.K.Fingerprinting and samples: power to require attendance at police station

Textual Amendments

F18Sch. 2A inserted (prosp.) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59

Part 1 U.K.Fingerprinting

Valid from 13/05/2014

Persons arrested and releasedU.K.

[F191(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking his fingerprints under section 61(5A).E+W

(2) The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised in a case falling within [F20 section 61(5A)(b)(i) ] (fingerprints taken on previous occasion insufficient etc ) after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which the appropriate officer was informed that section 61(3A)(a) or (b) applied.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2) above “ appropriate officer ” means the officer investigating the offence for which the person was arrested.

[F21(4)The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised in a case falling within section 61(5A)(b)(ii) (fingerprints destroyed where investigation interrupted) after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which the investigation was resumed.]

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 2A inserted (E.W.) (7.3.2011 except for the insertion of Sch. 2A paras. 4, 12) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59(1); S.I. 2011/414, art. 2(d)

Valid from 13/05/2014

Persons charged etcU.K.

2(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking his fingerprints under section 61(5B).U.K.

(2)The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised after the end of the period of six months beginning with—

(a)in a case falling within section 61(5B)(a) (fingerprints not taken previously), the day on which the person was charged or informed that he would be reported, or

(b)in a case falling within section 61(5B)(b) (fingerprints taken on previous occasion insufficient etc), the day on which the appropriate officer was informed that section 61(3A)(a) or (b) applied.

(3)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) above “appropriate officer” means the officer investigating the offence for which the person was charged or informed that he would be reported.

Valid from 08/04/2013

Persons convicted etc of an offence in England and WalesU.K.

3(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking his fingerprints under section 61(6).U.K.

(2)Where the condition in section 61(6ZA)(a) is satisfied (fingerprints not taken previously), the power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised after the end of the period of two years beginning with—

(a)the day on which the person was convicted, cautioned or warned or reprimanded, or

(b)if later, the day on which this Schedule comes into force.

(3)Where the condition in section 61(6ZA)(b) is satisfied (fingerprints taken on previous occasion insufficient etc), the power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised after the end of the period of two years beginning with—

(a)the day on which an appropriate officer was informed that section 61(3A)(a) or (b) applied, or

(b)if later, the day on which this Schedule comes into force.

(4)In sub-paragraph (3)(a) above “appropriate officer” means an officer of the police force which investigated the offence in question.

(5)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) above do not apply where the offence is a qualifying offence (whether or not it was such an offence at the time of the conviction, caution or warning or reprimand).

Persons subject to a control orderU.K.

F224E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Prospective

Persons convicted etc of an offence outside England and WalesU.K.

5U.K.A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking his fingerprints under section 61(6D).

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 2A inserted (E.W.) (7.3.2011 except for the insertion of Sch. 2A paras. 4, 12) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59(1); S.I. 2011/414, art. 2(d)

Prospective

Multiple attendanceU.K.

6(1)Where a person's fingerprints have been taken under section 61 on two occasions in relation to any offence, he may not under this Schedule be required to attend a police station to have his fingerprints taken under that section in relation to that offence on a subsequent occasion without the authorisation of an officer of at least the rank of inspector.U.K.

(2)Where an authorisation is given under sub-paragraph (1) above—

(a)the fact of the authorisation, and

(b)the reasons for giving it,

shall be recorded as soon as practicable after it has been given.

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 2A inserted (E.W.) (7.3.2011 except for the insertion of Sch. 2A paras. 4, 12) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59(1); S.I. 2011/414, art. 2(d)

Prospective

Part 2 U.K.Intimate samples

Persons suspected to be involved in an offenceU.K.

7U.K.A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking an intimate sample from him under section 62(1A) if, in the course of the investigation of an offence, two or more non-intimate samples suitable for the same means of analysis have been taken from him but have proved insufficient.

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 2A inserted (E.W.) (7.3.2011 except for the insertion of Sch. 2A paras. 4, 12) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59(1); S.I. 2011/414, art. 2(d)

Persons convicted etc of an offence outside England and WalesU.K.

8U.K.A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a sample from him under section 62(2A) if two or more non-intimate samples suitable for the same means of analysis have been taken from him under section 63(3E) but have proved insufficient.

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 2A inserted (E.W.) (7.3.2011 except for the insertion of Sch. 2A paras. 4, 12) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 6(2), 59(1); S.I. 2011/414, art. 2(d)

Part 3 U.K.Non-intimate samples

Valid from 13/05/2014

Persons arrested and releasedU.K.

9(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a non-intimate sample from him under section 63(3ZA).U.K.

(2)The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised in a case falling within section 63(3ZA)(b) (sample taken on a previous occasion not suitable etc) after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which the appropriate officer was informed of the matters specified in section 63(3ZA)(b)(i) or (ii).

(3)In sub-paragraph (2) above, “appropriate officer” means the officer investigating the offence for which the person was arrested.

Valid from 13/05/2014

Persons charged etcU.K.

10(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a non-intimate sample from him under section 63(3A).U.K.

(2)The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised in a case falling within section 63(3A)(a) (sample not taken previously) after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which he was charged or informed that he would be reported.

(3)The power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised in a case falling within section 63(3A)(b) (sample taken on a previous occasion not suitable etc) after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which the appropriate officer was informed of the matters specified in section 63(3A)(b)(i) or (ii).

(4)In sub-paragraph (3) above “appropriate officer” means the officer investigating the offence for which the person was charged or informed that he would be reported.

Valid from 08/04/2013

Persons convicted etc of an offence in England and WalesU.K.

11(1)A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a non-intimate sample from him under section 63(3B).U.K.

(2)Where the condition in section 63(3BA)(a) is satisfied (sample not taken previously), the power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised after the end of the period of two years beginning with—

(a)the day on which the person was convicted, cautioned or warned or reprimanded, or

(b)if later, the day on which this Schedule comes into force.

(3)Where the condition in section 63(3BA)(b) is satisfied (sample taken on a previous occasion not suitable etc), the power under sub-paragraph (1) above may not be exercised after the end of the period of two years beginning with—

(a)the day on which an appropriate officer was informed of the matters specified in section 63(3BA)(b)(i) or (ii), or

(b)if later, the day on which this Schedule comes into force.

(4)In sub-paragraph (3)(a) above “appropriate officer” means an officer of the police force which investigated the offence in question.

(5)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) above do not apply where—

(a)the offence is a qualifying offence (whether or not it was such an offence at the time of the conviction, caution or warning or reprimand), or

(b)he was convicted before 10th April 1995 and is a person to whom section 1 of the Criminal Evidence (Amendment) Act 1997 applies.

Persons subject to a control orderU.K.

12U.K.A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a non-intimate sample from him under section 63(3D).

Prospective

Persons convicted etc of an offence outside England and WalesU.K.

13U.K.A constable may require a person to attend a police station for the purpose of taking a non-intimate sample from him under section 63(3E).

Prospective

Multiple exercise of powerU.K.

14(1)Where a non-intimate sample has been taken from a person under section 63 on two occasions in relation to any offence, he may not under this Schedule be required to attend a police station to have another such sample taken from him under that section in relation to that offence on a subsequent occasion without the authorisation of an officer of at least the rank of inspector.U.K.

(2)Where an authorisation is given under sub-paragraph (1) above—

(a)the fact of the authorisation, and

(b)the reasons for giving it,

shall be recorded as soon as practicable after it has been given.]

Prospective

Part 4 U.K.General and supplementary

Requirement to have power to take fingerprints [, sample or photograph]U.K.

15U.K.A power conferred by this Schedule to require a person to attend a police station for the purposes of taking fingerprints [F23, a sample or a photograph] under any provision of this Act may be exercised only in a case where the fingerprints [F24, sample or photograph] may be taken from the person under that provision (and, in particular, if any necessary authorisation for taking the fingerprints [F24, sample or photograph] under that provision has been obtained).

Date and time of attendanceU.K.

16[F25(1)A requirement under this Schedule—E+W

(a)must direct the person to attend the police station on a specified date, and

(b)may either direct the person to attend the police station at a specified time on that date or direct the person to attend the police station between specified times on that date.]

(2)In specifying a [F26date, time or times] for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above, the constable shall consider whether the fingerprints [F27, sample or photograph] could reasonably be taken at a time when the person is for any other reason required to attend the police station.

F28(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5)If the constable giving a requirement under this Schedule and the person to whom it is given so agree, it may be varied so as to specify [F30any date, time at which or times between which] the person must attend; but a variation shall not have effect unless confirmed by the constable in writing.

EnforcementU.K.

17U.K.A constable may arrest without warrant a person who has failed to comply with a requirement under this Schedule.]

Section 70.

SCHEDULE 3U.K. Provisions Supplementary to Sections 68 and 69

Extent Information

E1 Re extent of Sch. 3 see s. 120(6)(7)(8).

Part IU.K. Provisions Supplementary to Section 68

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1–7

Part IIU.K. Provisions Supplementary to Section 69

8In any proceedings where it is desired to give a statement in evidence in accordance with section 69 above, a certificate—

(a)identifying the document containing the statement and describing the manner in which it was produced;

(b)giving such particulars of any device involved in the production of that document as may be appropriate for the purpose of showing that the document was produced by a computer;

(c)dealing with any of the matters mentioned in subsection (1) of section 69 above; and

(d)purporting to be signed by a person occupying a responsible position in relation to the operation of the computer,

shall be evidence of anything stated in it; and for the purposes of this paragraph it shall be sufficient for a matter to be stated to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person stating it.

9Notwithstanding paragraph 8 above, a court may require oral evidence to be given of anything of which evidence could be given by a certificate under that paragraph.

10Any person who in a certificate tendered under paragraph 8 above in a magistrates’ court, the Crown Court or the Court of Appeal makes a statement which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence and liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both;

(b)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (as defined in section 74 of the M2Criminal Justice Act 1982) or to both.

Marginal Citations

11In estimating the weight, if any, to be attached to a statement regard shall be had to all the circumstances from which any inference can reasonably be drawn as to the accuracy or otherwise of the statement and, in particular—

(a)to the question whether or not the information which the information contained in the statement reproduces or is derived from was supplied to the relevant computer, or recorded for the purpose of being supplied to it, contemporaneously with the occurrence or existence of the facts dealt with in that information; and

(b)to the question whether or not any person concerned with the supply of information to that computer, or with the operation of that computer or any equipment by means of which the document containing the statement was produced by it, had any incentive to conceal or misrepresent the facts.

12For the purposes of paragraph 11 above information shall be taken to be supplied to a computer whether it is supplied directly or (with or without human intervention) by means of any appropriate equipment.

Part IIIU.K. Provisions Supplementary to Sections 68 and 69

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13

14For the purpose of deciding whether or not a statement is so admissible the court may draw any reasonable inference—

(a)from the circumstances in which the statement was made or otherwise came into being; or

(b)from any other circumstances, including the form and contents of the document in which the statement is contained.

15Provision may be made by rules of court for supplementing the provisions of section 68 or 69 above or this Schedule.

Section 83.

SCHEDULE 4E+W+S The Police Complaints Authority

Part IE+W+S General

Constitution of AuthorityE+W

1(1)The Police Complaints Authority shall consist of a chairman and not less than 8 other members.

(2)The chairman shall be appointed by Her Majesty.

(3)The other members shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(4)The members of the Authority shall not include any person who is or has been a constable in any part of the United Kingdom.

(5)Persons may be appointed as whole-time or part-time members of the Authority.

(6)The Secretary of State shall appoint 2 of the members of the Authority to be deputy chairmen of the Authority.

Incorporation and status of AuthorityE+W

2(1)The Authority shall be a body corporate.

(2)It is hereby declared that the Authority are not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, privilege or immunity of the Crown; and the Authority’s property shall not be regarded as property of or property held on behalf of the Crown.

MembersE+W

3(1)Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, a person shall hold an office to which he is appointed under paragraph 1(2), (3) or (6) above in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(2)A person shall not be appointed to such an office for more than 3 years at a time.

(3)A person may at any time resign such an office.

(4)The Secretary of State may at any time remove a person from such an office if satisfied that—

(a)he has without reasonable excuse failed to carry out his duties for a continuous period of 3 months beginning not earlier than 6 months before that time; or

(b)he has been convicted of a criminal offence; or

(c)he has become bankrupt or made an arrangement with his creditors; or

(d)he is incapacitated by physical or mental illness; or

(e)he is otherwise unable or unfit to perform his duties.

4The Secretary of State may pay, or make such payments towards the provision of, such remuneration, pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of persons appointed to office under paragraph 1(2), (3) or (6) above or any of them as, with the consent of the Treasury, he may determine.

5Where a person ceases to hold such an office otherwise than on the expiry of his term of office, and it appears to the Secretary of State that there are special circumstances which make it right for that person to receive compensation, the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Treasury, direct the Authority to make to the person a payment of such amount as, with the consent of the Treasury, the Secretary of State may determine.

StaffE+W+S

6The Authority may, after consultation with the Secretary of State, appoint such officers and servants as the Authority think fit, subject to the approval of the Treasury as to numbers and as to remuneration and other terms and conditions of service.

7(1)Employment by the Authority shall be included among the kinds of employment to which a superannuation scheme under section 1 of the M3Superannuation Act 1972 can apply, and accordingly in Schedule 1 to that Act, at the end of the list of “Other Bodies” there shall be inserted—

Police Complaints Authority.

(2)Where a person who is employed by the Authority and is by reference to that employment a participant in a scheme under section 1 of the said Act of 1972 is appointed to an office under paragraph 1(2), (3) or (6) above the Treasury may determine that his service in that office shall be treated for the purposes of the scheme as service as an employee of the Authority; and his rights under the scheme shall not be affected by paragraph 4 above.

Marginal Citations

8The M4Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 shall not require insurance to be effected by the Authority.

Marginal Citations

Power of Authority to set up regional officesE+W

9(1)If it appears to the Authority that it is necessary to do so in order to discharge their duties efficiently, the Authority may, with the consent of the Secretary of State and the Treasury, set up a regional office in any place in England and Wales.

(2)The Authority may delegate any of their functions to a regional office.

ProceedingsE+W

10(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, the arrangements for the proceedings of the Authority (including the quorum for meetings) shall be such as the Authority may determine.

(2)The arrangements may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, provide for the discharge, under the general direction of the Authority, of any of the Authority’s functions by a committee or by one or more of the members, officers or servants of the Authority.

11The validity of any proceedings of the Authority shall not be affected—

(a)by any defect in the appointment—

(i)of the chairman;

(ii)of a deputy chairman; or

(iii)of any other member, or

(b)by any vacancy—

(i)in the office of chairman;

(ii)among the other members; or

(iii)in the office of deputy chairman.

FinanceE+W

12The Secretary of State shall pay to the Authority expenses incurred or to be incurred by the Authority under paragraphs 5 and 6 above and, with the consent of the Treasury, shall pay to the Authority such sums as the Secretary of State thinks fit for enabling the Authority to meet other expenses.

13(1)It shall be the duty of the Authority—

(a)to keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts;

(b)to prepare in respect of each financial year of the Authority a statement of accounts in such form as the Secretary of State may direct with the approval of the Treasury; and

(c)to send copies of the statement to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General before the end of the month of August next following the financial year to which the statement relates.

(2)The Comptroller and Auditor General shall examine, certify and report on each statement received by him in pursuance of this paragraph and shall lay copies of each statement and of his report before Parliament.

(3)The financial year of the Authority shall be the 12 months ending on 31st March.

Part IIE+W Transitional

Information received by Police Complaints BoardE+W

14(1)No information received by the Police Complaints Board in connection with any complaint shall be disclosed by any person who has been a member, officer or servant of the Board except—

(a)to the Secretary of State or to a member, officer or servant of the Authority or, so far as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the authority, to other persons; or

(b)for the purposes of any criminal, civil or disciplinary proceedings.

(2)Any person who discloses information in contravention of this paragraph shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of an amount not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, as defined in section 75 of the M5Criminal Justice Act 1982.

Marginal Citations

Property, rights and liabilitiesE+W

15(1)On the day on which section 83 above comes into operation all property, rights and liabilities which immediately before that day were property, rights and liabilities of the Police Complaints Board shall vest in the Authority by virtue of this paragraph and without further assurance.

(2)Section 12 of the M6Finance Act 1895 (which requires Acts to be stamped as conveyances on sale in certain cases) shall not apply to any transfer of property effected by this paragraph.

Marginal Citations

ProceedingsE+W

16Proceedings in any court to which the Police Complaints Board is a party and which are pending immediately before the date on which section 83 above comes into operation may be continued on and after that day by the Authority.

Payments to former members of Police Complaints BoardE+W

17Where a person—

(a)ceases to be a member of the Police Complaints Board by reason of its abolition; and

(b)does not become a member of the Authority,

the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Treasury, make to the person a payment of such amount as, with the consent of the Treasury, the Secretary of State may determine.

GeneralE+W

18Paragraphs 14 to 17 above are without prejudice to the generality of section 121(4) above.

Section 116.

SCHEDULE 5E+W Serious Arrestable Offences

Part IE+W Offences Mentioned in Section 116(2)(a)

1Treason.

2Murder.

3Manslaughter.

4Rape.

5Kidnapping.

6Incest with a girl under the age of 13.

7Buggery with—

(a)a boy under the age of 16; or

(b)a person who has not consented.

8Indecent assault which constitutes an act of gross indecency.

Part IIE+W Offences Mentioned in Section 116(2)(b)

Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)E+W

1Section 2 (causing explosion likely to endanger life or property).

Sexual Offences Act 1956 (c. 69)E+W

2Section 5 (intercourse with a girl under the age of 13).

Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)E+W

3Section 16 (possession of firearms with intent to injure).

4Section 17(1) (use of firearms and imitation firearms to resist arrest).

5Section 18 (carrying firearms with criminal intent).

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6

Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28)E+W

7Section 1 (hostage-taking).

Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36)E+W

8Section 1 (hi-jacking).

[F34 Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)]E+W

9Section 134 (Torture).

[F35 The Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)]E+W

Section 1 (causing death by reckless driving).

[F36 Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)]E+W

11Section 1 (endangering safety at aerodromes).

12Section 9 (hijacking of ships).

13Section 10 (seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms).

Valid from 05/03/1994

[F37 Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 No.]E+W

Textual Amendments

F37Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 14-15, relating to Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 added (5.3.1994) at the end of Pt. II by S.I. 1994/570, art. 38, Sch. 3 para.4.

F3814Article 4 (hijacking of Channel Tunnel trains).

Textual Amendments

F38Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 14-15, relating to Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 added (5.3.1994) at the end of Pt. II by S.I. 1994/570, art. 38, Sch. 3 para.4.

F3915Article 5 (seizing or exercising control of the tunnel system).

Textual Amendments

F39Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 14-15, relating to Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 added (5.3.1994) at the end of Pt. II by S.I. 1994/570, art. 38, Sch. 3 para.4.

Valid from 03/02/1995

[F40 Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37.)]E+W

Textual Amendments

F40Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 14 relating to 1978 c. 37 inserted (3.2.1995) at the end of Pt. II by 1994 c. 33, s. 85(3); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.

F4116Section 1 (indecent photographs and pseudo-photographs of children).

Textual Amendments

F41Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 16 relating to 1978 c. 37 inserted (3.2.1995) at the end of Pt. II by 1994 c. 33, s. 85(3); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Valid from 03/02/1995

[F42 Obscene Publications Act 1959 (c.66.)]E+W

Textual Amendments

F42Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 15, relating to 1959 c. 66 inserted (3.2.1995) at the end of Pt. II by 1994 c. 33, s. 85(3); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1).

F4317Section 2 (publication of obscene matter).

Textual Amendments

F43Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 17, relating to 1959 c. 66 inserted (3.2.1995) at the end of Pt. II by 1994 c. 33, s. 85(3); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1)

Valid from 01/05/2004

Sexual Offences Act 2003E+W

18Section 1 (rape).

19Section 2 (assault by penetration).

20Section 4 (causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent), where the activity caused involved penetration within subsection (4)(a) to (d) of that section.

21Section 5 (rape of a child under 13).

22Section 6 (assault of a child under 13 by penetration).

23Section 8 (causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity), where an activity involving penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.

24Section 30 (sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice), where the touching involved penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section.

25Section 31 (causing or inciting a person, with a mental disorder impeding choice, to engage in sexual activity), where an activity involving penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.

Section 119.

SCHEDULE 6U.K. Minor and Consequential Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part IE+W England and Wales

Game Act 1831 (c. 32)E+W

1E+WThe following section shall be inserted after section 31 of the Game Act 1831—

31A Powers of constables in relation to trespassers.

The powers conferred by section 31 above to require a person found on land as mentioned in that section to quit the land and to tell his christian name, surname, and place of abode shall also be exercisable by a police constable..

Metropolitan Police Act 1839 (c. 47)E+W

2E+WIn section 39 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 (fairs within the metropolitan police district) after the word “amusement” there shall be inserted the words “shall be guilty of an offence”.

Railway Regulation Act 1840 (c. 97)E+W

3E+WIn section 16 of the Railway Regulation Act 1840 (persons obstructing officers of railway company or trespassing upon railway) for the words from “and” in the third place where it occurs to “justice,” in the third place where it occurs there shall be substituted the words “, upon conviction by a magistrates’ court, at the discretion of the court,”.

London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c. 86)E+W

4E+WIn section 27 of the London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (no person to act as driver of carriage without consent of proprietor) for the words after “constable” there shall be substituted the words “if necessary, to take charge of the carriage and every horse in charge of any person unlawfully acting as a driver and to deposit the same in some place of safe custody until the same can be applied for by the proprietor.”.

Town Gardens Protection Act 1863 (c. 13)E+W

5E+WIn section 5 of the Town Gardens Protection Act 1863 (penalty for injuring garden) for the words from the beginning to “district” there shall be substituted the words “Any person who throws any rubbish into any such garden, or trespasses therein, or gets over the railings or fence, or steals or damages the flowers or plants, or commits any nuisance therein, shall be guilty of an offence and”.

Parks Regulation Act 1872 (c. 15)E+W

6E+WThe following section shall be substituted for section 5 of the Parks Regulation Act 1872 (apprehension of offender whose name or residence is not known)—

5Any person who—

(a)within the view of a park constable acts in contravention of any of the said regulations in the park where the park constable has jurisdiction; and

(b)when required by any park constable or by any police constable to give his name and address gives a false name or false address,

shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of an amount not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale, as defined in section 75 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982..

Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 (c. 28)E+W

7E+WIn the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 the following section shall be inserted after section 2—

2A Power of justice of the peace to authorise entry and search.

If on an application made by a constable a justice of the peace is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)that an offence under this Act has been committed; and

(b)that the dog in respect of which the offence has been committed is on premises specified in the application,

he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter and search the premises in order to identify the dog..

Army Act 1955 (c. 18)Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19)E+W

8The following subsection shall be substituted for section 195(3) of the Army Act 1955 and section 195(3) of the Air Force Act 1955—

(3)A constable may seize any property which he has reasonable grounds for suspecting of having been the subject of an offence against this section..

Sexual Offences Act 1956 (c. 69)E+W

9At the end of section 41 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 (power to arrest in cases of soliciting by men) there shall be added the words “but a constable may only do so in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.”.

Game Laws (Amendment) Act 1960 (c. 36)E+W

10E+WIn subsection (1) of section 2 of the Game Laws (Amendment) Act 1960 (power of police to enter on land) for the words “purpose of exercising any power conferred on him by the foregoing section” there shall be substituted the words purpose—

(a)of exercising in relation to him the powers under section 31 of the Game Act 1831 which section 31A of that Act confers on police constables; or

(b)of arresting him in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984..

11E+WIn subsection (1) of section 4 of that Act (enforcement powers) for the words from “under”, in the first place where it occurs, to “thirty-one” there shall be substituted the words “, in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, for an offence under section one or section nine of the M7Night Poaching Act 1828, or under section thirty”.

Marginal Citations

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)E+W

12The following subsection shall be substituted for subsection (2) of section 8 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (prohibition of betting in streets and public places)—

(2)Where a person is found committing an offence under this section, any constable may seize, and detain any article liable to be forfeited under this section..

Deer Act 1963 (c. 36)E+W

13In subsection (2) of section 5 of the Deer Act 1963 (enforcement powers) after the word “subsection” there shall be inserted the words “or arresting a person, in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, for an offence under this Act”.

Police Act 1964 (c. 48)E+W

14In section 7(1) of the Police Act 1964 (other members of police forces) after the words “chief constable” there shall be inserted the words “, deputy chief constable”.

15In section 29(2) of that Act (removal of chief constables) for the words “the deputy or an assistant chief constable” there shall be substituted the words “a deputy or assistant chief constable”.

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Criminal Law Act 1967 (c. 58)E+W

17The following subsection shall be inserted after section 4(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967—

(1A)In this section and section 5 below “arrestable offence” has the meaning assigned to it by section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984..

Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54)E+W

18E+WIn section 15(1) of the Theatres Act 1968 (powers of entry and inspection) for the words “fourteen days” there shall be substituted the words “one month”.

Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54)E+W

19E+WIn the Children and Young Persons Act 1969— F45

(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)the following section shall be substituted for section 29—

29A child or young person arrested in pursuance of a warrant shall not be released unless he or his parent or guardian (with or without sureties) enters into a recognisance for such amount as the custody officer at the police station where he is detained considers will secure his attendance at the hearing of the charge; and the recognisance entered into in pursuance of this section may, if the custody officer thinks fit, be conditioned for the attendance of the parent or guardian at the hearing in addition to the child or young person..

Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)E+W

20E+WIn section 25(3) of the Immigration Act 1971 for the words “A constable or” there shall be substituted the word “An”.

Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)E+W

21E+WIn subsection (1) of section 34 of the Criminal Justice Act 1972 (powers of constable to take drunken offender to treatment centre) for the words from the beginning to “section the” there shall be substituted the words On arresting an offender for an offence under—

(a)section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872; or

(b)section 91(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967,

a .

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Deer Act 1980 (c. 49)E+W

23In subsection (2) of section 4 of the Deer Act 1980 (enforcement powers) after the word “above” there shall be inserted the words “or arresting a person, in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, for an offence under this Act”.

Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)E+W

24E+WIn subsection (5) of section 60 of the Animal Health Act 1981 (enforcement powers) for the words “a constable or other officer” there shall be substituted the words “an officer other than a constable”.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69)E+W

25E+WIn subsection (2) of section 19 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (enforcement powers) after the words “subsection (1)” there shall be inserted the words “or arresting a person, in accordance with section 25 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, for such an offence”.

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)E+W

26E+WIn section 135(4) of the Mental Health Act 1983 for the words “the constable to whom it is addressed”, in both places where they occur, there shall be substituted the words “a constable”.

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Part IIU.K. Other Amendments

Army Act 1955 (c. 18)U.K.

28(1)The Army Act 1955 shall be amended as follows.

(2)In section 99—

(a)in subsection (1), after the word “below” there shall be inserted the words “and to service modifications”; and

(b)the following subsections shall be inserted after that sub-section—

(1A)In this section “service modifications” means such modifications as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument prescribe, being modifications which appear to him to be necessary or proper for the purposes of proceedings before a court-martial; and it is hereby declared that in this section—

  • rules” includes rules contained in or made by virtue of an enactment; and

  • enactment” includes an enactment contained in an Act passed after this Act.

(1B)Regulations under subsection (1A) above may not modify section 99A below.

(1C)Regulations under subsection (1A) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament..

(3)In section 99A(1) for the word “Section” there shall be substituted the words “Without prejudice to section 99 above, section”.

(4)The following section shall be inserted after section 200—

200A False statements in computer record certificates.

200A(1)Any person who in a certificate tendered under paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (computer records) in evidence before a court-martial makes a statement which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence and liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both;

(b)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(2)In this section “statutory maximum” has the meaning given by section 74 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982..

Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19)U.K.

29(1)The Air Force Act 1955 shall be amended as follows.

(2)In section 99—

(a)in subsection (1), after the word “below” there shall be inserted the words “and to service modifications”; and

(b)the following subsections shall be inserted after that sub-section—

(1A)In this section “service modifications” means such modifications as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument prescribe, being modifications which appear to him to be necessary or proper for the purposes of proceedings before a court-martial; and it is hereby declared that in this section—

  • rules” includes rules contained in or made by virtue of an enactment; and

  • enactment” includes an enactment contained in an Act passed after this Act.

(1B)Regulations under subsection (1A) above may not modify section 99A below.

(1C)Regulations under subsection (1A) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament..

(3)In section 99A(1) for the word “Section” there shall be substituted the words “Without prejudice to section 99 above, section”.

(4)The following section shall be inserted after section 200—

200A False statements in computer record certificates.

200A(1)Any person who in a certificate tendered under paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (computer records) in evidence before a court-martial makes a statement which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence and liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both;

(b)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(2)In this section “statutory maximum” has the meaning given by section 74 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982..

Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)U.K.

30U.K.In section 6(2) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (constables below rank of assistant chief constable) for the words “an assistant chief constable or a constable holding the office of deputy chief constable” there shall be substituted the words “a deputy chief constable or an assistant chief constable”.

31U.K.In section 7(1) of that Act (ranks) after the words “chief constable,” there shall be inserted the words “deputy chief constable,”.

32U.K.In section 26(7) of that Act (disciplinary authority) immediately before the words “deputy chief constable” there shall be inserted the word “any”.

33U.K.In section 31(2) of that Act (compulsory retirement of chief constable etc.) for the words “the deputy or an assistant chief constable” there shall be substituted the words “a deputy or assistant chief constable”.

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)U.K.

34(1)The following section shall be inserted after section 37 of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968—

37A False statements in computer record certificates.

37A(1)Any person who in a certificate tendered under paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (computer records) in evidence before the Appeal Court makes a statement which he knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence and liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both;

(b)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(2)Proceedings for an offence under this section committed outside the United Kingdom may be taken, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, in any place in the United Kingdom.

(3)In this section “statutory maximum” has the meaning given by section 74 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982..

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)U.K.

35U.K.In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 and Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified under those Acts) there shall be inserted at the appropriate place in alphabetical order—

The Police Complaints Authority.

Armed Forces Act 1976 (c. 52)U.K.

36The following paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph 17 of Schedule 3 to the Armed Forces Act 1976 (Standing Civilian Courts)—

17ASection 200A of that Act (false statements in computer record certificates) shall have effect as if the reference to a court-martial in subsection (1) included a reference to a Standing Civilian Court..

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)U.K.

37U.K.The following subsection shall be substituted for section 138(4) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979—

(4)Where any person has been arrested by a person who is not an officer—

(a)by virtue of this section; or

(b)by virtue of section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 in its application to offences under the customs and excise Acts,

the person arresting him shall give notice of the arrest to an officer at the nearest convenient office of customs and excise..

38U.K.In section 161 of that Act—

(a)in subsection (3), for the words from “that officer” to the end of the subsection there shall be substituted the words “any officer and any person accompanying an officer to enter and search the building or place named in the warrant within one month from that day”; and

(b)in subsection (4), for the words “person named in a warrant under subsection (3) above” there shall be substituted the words “other person so authorised”.

Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 (c. 63)U.K.

39In the following provisions of the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981, namely—

(a)section 15(2);

(b)paragraph 16(1) of Schedule 1;

(c)paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 3; and

(d)paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 4,

for the words “fourteen days” there shall be substituted the words “one month”.

Car Tax Act 1983 (c. 53)U.K.

40In paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 1 to the Car Tax Act 1983 for the words “fourteen days” there shall be substituted the words “one month”.

Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55)U.K.

41In Schedule 7 to the Value-Added Tax Act 1983—

(a)the following sub-paragraph shall be substituted for paragraph 7(5)—

(5)A statement contained in a document produced by a computer shall not by virtue of sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph be admissible in evidence—

(a)in civil proceedings in England and Wales, except in accordance with sections 5 and 6 of the Civil Evidence Act 1968;

(b)in criminal proceedings in England and Wales except in accordance with sections 68 to 70 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984;

(c)in civil proceedings in Scotland, except in accordance with sections 13 and 14 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968;

(d)in criminal proceedings in Scotland, except in accordance with the said sections 13 and 14, which shall, for the purposes of this paragraph, apply with the necessary modifications to such proceedings;

(e)in civil proceedings in Northern Ireland, except in accordance with sections 2 and 3 of the Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) 1971; and

(f)in criminal proceedings in Northern Ireland, except in accordance with the said sections 2 and 3, which shall, for the purposes of this paragraph, apply with the necessary modifications to such proceedings.;

(b)in paragraph 7(6), for the words from “under the corresponding” to the end of the sub-paragraph there shall be substituted the words “section 13(4) of the M8Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 or section 2(4) of the Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) 1971”; and

(c)in paragraph 10(3), for the words “14 days” there shall be substituted the words “one month”.

Marginal Citations

Section 119.

SCHEDULE 7U.K. Repeals

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part IU.K. Enactments Repealed in Consequence of Parts I to V

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
5 Geo. 4. c. 83.Vagrancy Act 1824.Section 8.
Section 13.
1 & 2 Will. 4. c. 32.Game Act 1831.In section 31, the words “or for any police constable”.
2 & 3 Vict. c. 47.Metropolitan Police Act 1839.Section 34.
In section 38, the words from “it” to “and” in the sixth place where it occurs.
In section 39, the words “to take into custody”.
In section 47, the words “take into custody” and the words “, and every person so found”.
In section 54, the words from “And” to the end of the section.
In section 62, the words from “may” in the first place where it occurs to “and” in the second place where it occurs.
Sections 63 to 67.
3 & 4 Vict. c. 50.Canals (Offences) Act 1840.The whole Act.
5 & 6 Vict. c. 55.Railway Regulation Act 1842.In section 17, the words “or for any special constable duly appointed,”.
8 & 9 Vict. c. 20.Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845.In section 104, the words “and all constables, gaolers, and police officers,”.
10 & 11 Vict. c. 89Town Police Clauses Act 1847.In section 15, the words “may be taken into custody, without a warrant, by any constable, or” and the words from “Provided” to the end of the section.
In section 28, the words from “and” in the first place where it occurs to “offence” in the second place where it occurs.
14 & 15 Vict. c. 19Prevention of Offences Act 1851.Section 11.
23 & 24 Vict. c. 32.Ecclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act 1860.In section 3, the words “constable or”
24 & 25 Vict. c. 100.Offences against the Person Act 1861.In section 65, the words “in the daytime”.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 96.Pedlars Act 1871.Sections 18 and 19.
35 & 36 Vict. c. 93.Pawnbrokers Act 1872.In section 36, the words “, within the hours of business,”.
38 & 39 Vict. c. 17.Explosives Act 1875.In section 78, the words “a constable, or”.
52 & 53 Vict. c. 18.Indecent Advertisements Act 1889.Section 6.
52 & 53 Vict. c. 57.Regulation of Railways Act 1889.In section 5(2), the words “or any constable”.
8 Edw. 7. c. 66.Public Meeting Act 1908.In section 1, in subsection (3) the words from “and” in the sixth place where it occurs to the end of the subsection.
1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 28.Official Secrets Act 1911.In section 9(1), the words “named therein”.
15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 71.Public Health Act 1925.Section 74(2) and (3).
23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12.Children and Young Persons Act 1933.Section 10(2).
Section 13(1) and (2).
In section 40, in subsection (1) the words “named therein” and in subsection (4) the words “addressed to and”.
11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 58.Criminal Justice Act 1948.Section 68.
1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 14.Prevention of Crime Act 1953.Section 1(3).
3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 28.Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955.In section 3(1), the words “named therein”.
4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. 69.Sexual Offences Act 1956.Section 40.
In section 43(1), the word “named”.
5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 53.Naval Discipline Act 1957.In section 106(1), the words from “may” in the first place where it occurs to “and”.
7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 66.Obscene Publications Act 1959.In section 3(1), the words “, within fourteen days from the date of the warrant,”.
8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 36.Game Laws (Amendment) Act 1960.Section 1.
1963 c. 2.Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963.In section 51(1), the words “at any time within fourteen days from the time of the issue of the warrant” and the words “arrest and”.
1963 c. 36.Deer Act 1963.Section 5(1)(c).
1964 c. 26.Licensing Act 1964.Section 187(5).
1967 c. 58.Criminal Law Act 1967.Section 2.
1968 c. 27.Firearms Act 1968.In section 46(1), the words “named therein”.
Section 50.
1968 c. 52.Caravan Sites Act 1968.Section 11(5).
1968 c. 60.Theft Act 1968.Section 12(3).
Section 26(2).
1968 c. 65.Gaming Act 1968.Section 5(2).
In section 43, in subsection (4), the words “at any time within fourteen days from the time of the issue of the warrant”, and in subsection (5)(b), the words “arrest and”.
1970 c. 30.Conservation of Seals Act 1970.Section 4(1)(a).
1971 c. 38.Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.Section 24.
1971 c. 77.Immigration Act 1971.In Schedule 2, in paragraph 17(2), the words “acting for the police area in which the premises are situated,” and the words “at any time or times within one month from the date of the warrant”.
1972 c. 20.Road Traffic Act 1972.Section 19(3).
Section 164(2).
1972 c. 27.Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972.Section 3(2).
1972 c. 71.Criminal Justice Act 1972.Section 34(3).
1973 c. 57.Badgers Act 1973.Section 10(1)(b).
1974 c. 6.Biological Weapons Act 1974.In section 4(1), the words “named therein”.
1976 c. 32.Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976.In section 19, the words “at any time within 14 days from the time of the issue of the warrant”.
1976 c. 58.International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act 1976.Section 11(6).
1977 c. 45.Criminal Law Act 1977.Section 11.
Section 62.
1979 c. 2.Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.In section 138, in subsections (1) and (2), the words “or constable”.
1980 c. 43.Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.Section 49.
1980 c. 49.Deer Act 1980.Section 4(1)(c).
1980 c. 66.Highways Act 1980.Section 137(2).
1980 c. x.County of Merseyside Act 1980.Section 33.
1980 c. xi.West Midlands County Council Act 1980.Section 42.
1981 c. 14.Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.Section 25(2).
1981 c. 22.Animal Health Act 1981.In section 60, subsection (3), in subsection (4) the words “or apprehending”, and in subsection (5) the words “constable or”, in the second place where they occur.
1981 c. 42.Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981.Section 2(1).
In section 2(3), the words “within fourteen days from the date of issue of the warrant”.
1981 c. 47.Criminal Attempts Act 1981.Section 9(4).
1981 c. 69.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.Section 19(1)(c).
1982 c. 48.Criminal Justice Act 1982.Section 34.
1983 c. 2.Representation of the People Act 1983.In section 97(3), the words from “and” in the fifth place where it occurs to “him” in the third place where it occurs.
. . . F49
1983 c. 20.Mental Health Act 1983.In Section 135, in subsections (1) and (2), the words “named in the warrant”.

Part IIU.K. Enactments Repealed in Relation to Criminal Proceedings in Consequence of Part VII

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
1971 c. liv.Cornwall County Council Act 1971.Section 98(4).
1972 c. xlvii.Hampshire County Council Act 1972.Section 86(2).

Part IIIU.K. Enactments Repealed Generally in Consequence of Part VII

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 18.Army Act 1955.In section 198(1), the words “of this section and of sections 198A and 198B of this Act”.
Sections 198A and 198B.
3 & 4 Eliz. 2. c. 19.Air Force Act 1955.In section 198(1), the words “of this section and of sections 198A and 198B of this Act”.
Sections 198A and 198B.
1965 c. 20.Criminal Evidence Act 1965.The whole Act.
1969 c. 48.Post Office Act 1969.In section 93(4), the words “the Criminal Evidence Act 1965 and”.
In Schedule 4, paragraph 77.
1981 c. 55.Armed Forces Act 1981.Section 9.
1981 c. xviii.County of Kent Act 1981.Section 82.
1983 c. 55.Value Added Tax Act 1983.In Schedule 7, paragraph 7(7) and (8).

Part IVU.K. Enactments Repealed in Relation to Criminal Proceedings in Consequence of Part VIII

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
14 & 15 Vict. c. 99.Evidence Act 1851.Section 13.
28 & 29 Vict. c. 18.Criminal Procedure Act 1865.In section 6, the words from “and a certificate” onwards.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 112.Prevention of Crimes Act 1871.Section 18 except the words “A previous conviction in any one part of the United Kingdom may be proved against a prisoner in any other part of the United Kingdom.”.

Part VU.K. Enactments Repealed Generally in Consequence of Part VIII

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
16 & 17 Vict. c. 83.Evidence (Amendment) Act 1853.Section 3.
46 & 47 Vict. c. 3.Explosive Substances Act 1883.Section 4(2).
58 & 59 Vict. c. 24.Law of Distress Amendment Act 1895.Section 5.
61 & 62 Vict. c. 36.Criminal Evidence Act 1898.In section 1, the words “and the wife or husband, as the case may be, of the person so charged” the words (in paragraph (b)) “or of the wife or husband, as the case may be, of the person so charged” and paragraphs (c) and (d).
Section 4.
In section 6(1), the words from “notwithstanding” to the end.
The Schedule.
4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 58.Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914.Section 28(3).
19 & 20 Geo. 5. c. 34.Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929.Section 2(5).
23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12.Children and Young Persons Act 1933.Section 15.
Section 26(5).
4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. 69.Sexual Offences Act 1956.Section 12(2) and (3).
Section 15(4) and (5).
Section 16(2) and (3).
Section 39.
In Schedule 3, the entry relating to section 15 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933.
8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 33.Indecency with Children Act 1960.In section 1, subsection (2) and in subsection (3) the words “except in section 15 (which relates to the competence as a witness of the wife or husband of the accused)”.
1965 c. 72.Matrimonial Causes Act 1965.Section 43(1).
1968 c. 60.Theft Act 1968.Section 30(3).
1970 c. 55.Family Income Supplements Act 1970.Section 12(5).
1973 c. 38.Social Security Act 1973.In Schedule 23, paragraph 4.
1975 c. 14.Social Security Act 1975.Section 147(6).
1975 c. 16.Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975.Section 10(4).
1975 c. 61.Child Benefit Act 1975.Section 11(8).
1976 c. 71.Supplementary Benefits Act 1976.Section 26(5).
1977 c. 45.Criminal Law Act 1977.In section 54(3), the words “subsection (2) (competence of spouse of accused to give evidence)”.
1978 c. 37.Protection of Children Act 1978.Section 2(1).
1979 c. 18.Social Security Act 1979.Section 16.
1980 c. 43.Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.In Schedule 7, paragraph 4.
1982 c. 24.Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982.Section 21(6).

Part VIU.K. Miscellaneous Repeals

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
2 & 3 Vict. c. 47.Metropolitan Police Act 1839.Section 7.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 96.Pedlars Act 1871.In section 18, the words from “or” where secondly occurring to “Act,” and the words from “and forthwith” to the end of the section.
1964 c. 48.Police Act 1964.Section 49.
Section 50.
1967 c. 77.Police (Scotland) Act 1967.Section 5(3) and section 17(6).
1972 c. 11.Superannuation Act 1972.In Schedule 1, the reference to the Police Complaints Board.
1975 c. 24.House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975.In Part II of Schedule 1, the entry relating to the Police Complaints Board.
1975 c. 25.Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975.In Part II of Schedule 1, the entry relating to the Police Complaints Board.
1976 c. 46.Police Act 1976.section 1(1) to (4).
Sections 2 to 13.
Section 14(2).
In the Schedule, paragraphs 1 to 3, in paragraph 4, the words “remuneration” and “allowances” and paragraphs 5 to 13.

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