from the exercise of such powers and functions provided that disciplinary or criminal proceedings are being instituted or are about to be instituted against such officer. An officer who has been interdicted under this section shall be allowed to receive such proportion of his pay, not being less than one-half, as the Commissioner shall, in every such case, direct. If the proceedings against any such officer do not result in his dismissal or other punishment he shall be entitled to the full amount of the pay which he would have received if he had not been interdicted.
Warrant card. 15. A warrant card shall be issued to every police officer, and shall be evidence of his appointment under this Ordinance.
Exemption in respect of civil process. 16. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of this section—
- (a) the pay and allowances of a non-commissioned officer or constable shall not be assignable or transferable or liable to be attached, sequestered or levied upon for or in respect of any debt or claim whatsoever;
- (b) no non-commissioned officer or constable shall be liable to be imprisoned under an order of any court by reason of non-payment of any debt which he may have incurred or for which he may become liable.
(2) The provisions of sub-section (1) of this section shall not apply to—
- (a) a debt due to His Majesty or to the Hong Kong Government;
- (b) a fine imposed by law;
- (c) an order for the payment of alimony or maintenance made by any court.
(3) The pay and allowances of a non-commissioned officer or constable shall not pass to the official receiver or a trustee on the bankruptcy of such non-commissioned officer or constable nor shall they form part of his estate for the purpose of bankruptcy.
Village representative to have police powers and duties in certain cases. 17. The Governor may, by notification in the Gazette, impose upon any village representative, deputy village representative or assistant village representative the duties of a police officer and may invest any such person with the powers conferred by law upon a police officer not above the rank of sergeant. Every such person so invested will take the same oath or make the same declaration as a police officer.
