Regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006

This consultation focuses on the compatibility of the 12-month rule in regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 with statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the suitability of this rule for inclusion in regulation 12.

Specifically, this consultation invites views on:

• whether the 12-month rule in regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 is consistent with the Home Secretary’s duties under the Equality Act 2010
• whether both mental health injuries and physical injuries are given equal and fair treatment under regulation 12
• whether progressive mental health injuries that lead to total and permanent disablement are adequately catered for under regulation 12
• the inclusion of any time limit for eligibility for the full disablement gratuity in regulation 12

This consultation welcomes views from any member of the public but is specifically interested in the views of:

• people who are serving or who have served with the police
• groups or individuals with an interest in policing in England and Wales