68.This section allows the Secretary of State, after consulting the Board, the Chief Constable, the Ombudsman and the Police Association, to issue guidance to members of the police on the use of public order equipment.  The section is, in particular, intended to allow the Secretary of State to issue guidance on the use of plastic baton rounds.  Any guidance issued is to be published.
Commentary Part Vi: the Police Section 53: Guidance on Public Order Equipment