Independent Police Conduct Authority Act 1988

Functions of Authority

22: Power of Police to investigate complaints and other matters

You could also call this:

"The Police can look into your complaints and other issues."

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You can make a complaint to the Police. The Police can investigate your complaint. The Police Commissioner can ask the Independent Police Conduct Authority to investigate if they think it's a good idea. The Police can still investigate even if the Authority is also looking into it.

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21: Commissioner to provide information and assistance at request of Authority, or

"The Police Commissioner must help the Authority by giving them information and assistance when asked."

23: Proceedings of Authority, or

"How the Authority Handles Complaints and Investigations"

22Power of Police to investigate complaints and other matters

Nothing in this Act shall prevent the Commissioner from commencing or continuing a Police investigation into any complaint, incident, or other matter.
If, either before or after the commencement of a Police investigation, the Commissioner forms a view that the complaint, incident, or other matter should be investigated by the Authority, the Commissioner may request the Authority to do so.