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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

Section 4: Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis

62.Section 4 provides for the incorporation of the office of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis as a corporation sole. The reason why the existing post of Commissioner is to be incorporated in this way is the same as for the post of chief constable of a police force outside London (see commentary on section 2 above).

63.Subsection (3) provides for the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis to have direction and control over the members of the metropolitan police force and the civilian staff of the force. This reflects the position under previous legislation.

64.Subsection (6) makes subsection (3) subject to any provision in a collaboration agreement which may place members of the metropolitan police force or civilian staff under the direction and control of the chief constable of another force.

65.Subsection (7) introduces Schedule 4.

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