Section 40C: Power to give directions to College of Policing

Police Act 1996 (1996 c. 16)

(1) The Secretary of State may give a direction to the College of Policing requiring it to exercise any particular function that is conferred on the College by this Act or any other enactment.

(2) The College of Policing shall carry out such other duties for the purpose of furthering the efficiency, effectiveness or integrity of the police as the Secretary of State may from time to time direct.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.

View s.40C on legislation.gov.uk

s.40B Procedure for directions under section 40 or 40A s.40D Power to give directions to critical police undertakings

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