Chapter 14, Part 4 · Art. 245
Command of the National Police Service
- There is an Inspector-General of the National Police Service, appointed by the President with Parliament's approval.
Art. 245(1)
(1) There is established the office of the Inspector-General of the National Police Service.
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Art. 245(2)(b)
(b) shall exercise independent command over the National Police Service, and perform any other functions prescribed by national legislation.
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Art. 245(4)
(4) The Cabinet secretary responsible for police services may lawfully give a direction to the Inspector-General with respect to any matter of policy for the National Police Service, but no person may give a direction to the Inspector-General with respect to— (a) the investigation of any particular offence or offences; (b) the enforcement of the law against any particular person or persons; or (c) the employment, assignment, promotion, suspension or dismissal of any member of the National Police Service.
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- An Inspector-General leads the police independently.
Art. 245(2)
(2) The Inspector-General— (a) is appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament; and (b) shall exercise independent command over the National Police Service, and perform any other functions prescribed by national legislation.
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