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The Acting Colonial Secretary,
The Captain Superintendent of Police.
I am directed by the Officer Administering the Government to transmit to you the annexed copy of a Minute by the Hon'ble the Acting Attorney General on the subject of Rule 111 of the Police Regulations.
I am to state that His Excellency approves of the views expressed by Mr. Ackroyd in the Minute.
"With reference to complaints by the public against any member of the Police Force, I am of opinion that the Captain Superintendent cannot, technically speaking, punish any of his men for an assault, but that he should investigate into it and on misconduct on the part of any constable coming to his knowledge, he ought to inquire whether the constable is guilty of such conduct and should remain in the force.
The matter might be so trifling that the party injured would not take the trouble to prosecute before the Magistrate, yet it might be a case not to be overlooked. And even should there be no complaint on the part of the person injured or aggrieved, but should it come to the knowledge of the Captain Superintendent by information, I submit he ought to take action.
After consideration of the matter, I am of opinion that the following regulation would meet the difficulty:
With reference to complaints by the public against any member of the Police Force...
Frederick Stewart, Acting Colonial Secretary.
The Hon'ble Ackroyd, Acting Attorney General.