Section 139Part 9 — Special Constabulary
Trial and penalties for offences against discipline by a special constable
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139. (1) For the purpose of the trial of offences by special constables against discipline, the Commissioner, or any senior officer or special constable of or above the rank of Assistant Superintendent duly authorised by the Commissioner, shall have power to impose any of the following punishments —
reprimand;
severe reprimand; Section 140 Police Act (2021 Revision) Page 88 Revised as at 31st December, 2020 c
reduction in rank; or
discharge.
A punishment of reduction in rank or discharge imposed on a special constable pursuant to subsection (1) shall not take effect until confirmation by the Commissioner, who may confirm, vary or quash the punishment so imposed.
A special constable shall not be convicted of an offence against discipline unless the charge has been read and inquired into in the special constable’s presence and the special constable has been given sufficient opportunity to make that special constable’s defence to the charge.
A special constable upon whom a punishment is imposed shall, at the time when such punishment is imposed, be informed of that special constable’s right of appeal and the provisions of section 101 shall apply subject to the necessary modifications.