The decision by a chief constable whether to extend the probationary period of a constable could properly be delegated to his assistant chief constable. The power to extend a probationary period could only be exercised before it actually expired. There was no statutory power to re-instate a probationary status for this purpose. At the expiry of the probation the officer became an officer simpliciter unless such an order had been made.
Citations:
Times 04-Apr-2000
Statutes:
Police Regulations 1995 (1995 No 215) 14(2)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Regina v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police ex parte Lainton Admn 10-Jun-1999
The decision by a chief constable whether to extend the probationary period of a constable was one which he could not be expected to exercise himself and could properly be expected to be delegated. The power to extend a probationary period could be . .
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Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.85180
