The Act Schedule 1: The Serious Organised Crime Agency Chapter 2: SOCA: Special powers of designated staff Section 53: Employment provisions
150.The purpose of this section is to ensure that members of staff of SOCA who have been designated with the powers of a constable enjoy the full rights of employees under employment rights legislation, including the right to join a trades union. This provision reflects the fact that employment with SOCA is not to be treated as police service.