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Section 6ZA: Power to confer particular functions on the Common Council

Police Act 1996 (1996 c. 16)

(1) The Secretary of State may by order confer particular functions on the Common Council.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an order under this section may contain provision requiring the Common Council—

(a) to monitor the performance of the City of London police force in—

(i) complying with any duty imposed on the force by or under this Act, the Human Rights Act 1998 or any other enactment;

(ii) carrying out any plan issued by virtue of section 6ZB;

(aa) to hold the Commissioner of Police for the City of London to account for the exercise of the Commissioner's functions under Part 2 of the Police Reform Act 2002 in relation to the handling of complaints;

(b) to secure that arrangements are made for that force to co-operate with other police forces whenever necessary or expedient;

(c) to promote diversity within that force and within the Common Council.

(3) Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) the Common Council,

(b) the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, and

(c) such other persons as he thinks fit.

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(5) A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

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.
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