The Act Commentary on Sections Part 1: Police Reform Paragraph 18: Constables employed by the agency: conditions of service
41.This paragraph relates to the conditions of service of constables employed by the Agency. Under this paragraph any document issued by the Secretary of State in relation to the rules or principles of employed constables must be complied with by the Agency.
42.Sub-paragraph (2) sets out the areas in which the rules or principles may, in particular, apply. This includes matters such as the adoption of ranges of pay and allowances.
43.By virtue of sub-paragraph (3) the term “employed constable” means a person who is both a constable and an employee of the Agency.