IPCA

Question 1

Section 12 IPCA Act

Answer 1

Functions of Authority

Receive complaints
Alleging misconduct or neglect of duty by police
Section 13 complaints - serious injury or death

(Cannot investigate Terms and conditions of employment)

Question 2

Section 13 IPCA Act

Answer 2

Duty of Commissioner to notify Authority of certain incidents involving death or serious bodily harm

(Must notify as soon as practicable)

Question 3

Section 15 IPCA Act

Answer 3

Duty of commissioner to notify authority of complaints

Must be no later than 5 days after receiving complaint

Question 4

Section 20 IPCA Act

Answer 4

Duty of Commissioner to report to authority on Police investigation of complaint

(As soon as practicable but no later than 2 months)

Whether complaint has been upheld
Whether complaint has been settled by conciliation