57Requirement to undergo medical examination

57 Requirement to undergo medical examination

(1) For the purpose of investigating a matter under this Part, an investigating panel may require the officer concerned—

(a) to undergo any medical examination by a registered medical practitioner that the investigating panel considers necessary; and

(b) to provide a copy of any report of any medical examination undertaken under paragraph (a).

(2) An investigating panel must not impose a requirement under subsection (1) unless it reasonably believes—

(a) that the officer concerned may be suffering from an impairment, disability, illness or condition that may significantly affect the officer's performance of their functions; and

(b) that the requirement is appropriate in all the circumstances.

(3) A requirement under subsection (1) must be in writing and must specify—

(a) the nature of the examination; and

(b) the medical practitioner or class of medical practitioner who is to carry out the examination; and

(c) a time limit within which the examination must take place.

(4) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement of an investigating panel under subsection (1).