20(1)This paragraph applies to a person if by virtue of a transfer scheme, the person—E+W+S
(a)ceases to be a member of the staff of an existing police authority, and
(b)becomes a member of the staff of a new policing body.
(2)Section 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (politically restricted posts) does not apply to the person for as long as the person—
(a)continues to be a member of the staff of the new policing body, and
(b)carries out duties which are the same, or substantially the same, as the duties the person carried out as a member of the staff of the existing police authority.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 15 para. 20 in force at 16.1.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
I2Sch. 15 para. 20 in force at 22.11.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(h)