SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3U.K.Handling of Complaints and Conduct matters etc.

Part 3E+WInvestigations and subsequent proceedings

Minor definitionsE+W

[F129In this Part of this Schedule—

  • “gross misconduct” means a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that is so serious as to justify dismissal;

  • “misconduct” means a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour;

  • “the person investigating”, in relation to a complaint, recordable conduct matter or DSI matter, means the person appointed or designated to investigate that complaint or matter;

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;

  • “the Standards of Professional Behaviour” means the standards so described in, and established by, regulations made by the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 3 para. 29 inserted (3.11.2008 for certain purposes and 1.12.2008 otherwise) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 127, 153, Sch. 23 para. 19 (with s. 14(1)); S.I. 2008/2712, art. 2, Sch. para. 17(b) (subject to arts. 3, 4); S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(1)(i)(ii) (subject to art. 3)