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Section 88B: Duty to maintain police barred list

Police Act 1996 (1996 c. 16)

(1) The College of Policing must maintain a list of persons who are reported to the College under section 88A.

(2) The list maintained under subsection (1) is to be known as the police barred list.

(3) The police barred list must include such information in relation to a person reported to the College of Policing under section 88A as is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(4) Regulations under this section—

(a) may make different provision for different cases and circumstances;

(b) may confer a discretion on the College of Policing.

(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is 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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