Commentary on Sections Chapter 3: Civil Nuclear Constabulary Section 62: Inspection
200.Section 62 puts on a mandatory, statutory footing the current arrangements whereby the UKAEA Constabulary is subject to voluntary inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary (“HMIC”). It also allows the Secretary of State to initiate an inspection, and places a duty on the Secretary of State to make the report of an inspection public, subject to national security considerations. Where an inspection covers the Constabulary’s activities in Scotland then HMIC must consult the Scottish inspectors about the Scottish aspects of the inspection.