The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 and the similar (but not identical) regulations made in the other 3 nations of the UK (together, “the ‘Lockdown’ Regulations”) have been suggested by some to be unlawful (being ultra vires their parent statute) insofar as they purport to criminalise all those leaving the places where they are […]
Circular 004/2015: away from home overnight allowance This circular clarifies the circumstances in which the away from home overnight allowance may be paid. The Secretary of State has agreed to amend the determination under regulation 34 of the Police Regulations 2003 (Annex U – Allowances) to clarify the intention of the Away from Home Overnight […]
Circular 001/2019: Implementation of the police pay award 2018 to 2019 Implementation of the police pay award 2018-19; starting salaries for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships; time-limited and targeted payments for hard to fill and demanding superintending roles; and changes to annual leave entitlements for Direct Entry inspectors and chief officers. Police pay award 2018-19 and […]
The Secretary of State for the Home Department has recently published two Codes of Practice – one new and one revised – which provide guidance on the appropriate and proportionate use of powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’) – note that the enactments on legislation.gov.uk have not, at the date of this blog […]
Circular 006/2014: Amendments to the determinations under Police Regulations 2003. The effective date of these changes is 1 April 2014 unless otherwise stated. Annex F Pay increase for federated and superintendent ranks 2013/14 – Amendments to Annex F. The salary rates for federated and superintendent ranks are to be increased by 1% with effect from 1 […]