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Section 97A: Power to amend section 97

Police Act 1996 (1996 c. 16)

(1) The Secretary of State may by order amend the definition of “relevant service” in section 97(1).

(2) An order under this section may make transitional, consequential, incidental and supplemental provision or savings.

(3) The provision that may be made under subsection (2) includes provision amending any enactment.

(4) 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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