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or (with or without human intervention) by means of any appropriate equipment.

13. Where in any proceedings a statement contained in a document is admissible in evidence by virtue of section 68 above or in accordance with section 69 above it may be proved—
 * (a) by the production of that document; or
 * (b) (whether or not that document is still in existence) by the production of a copy of that document, or of the material part of it,

authenticated in such manner as the court may approve..

14. For the purpose of deciding whether or not a statement is so admissible the court may draw any reasonable inference—
 * (a) from the circumstances in which the statement was made or otherwise came into being; or
 * (b) from any other circumstances, including the form and contents of the document in which the statement is contained.

15. Provision may be made by rules of court for supplementing the provisions of section 68 or 69 above or this Schedule. SCHEDULE 4

Constitution of Authority 1.—(1) The Police Complaints Authority shall consist of a chairman and not less than 8 other members.

(2) The chairman shall be appointed by Her Majesty.

(3) The other members shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(4) The members of the Authority shall not include any person who is or has been a constable in any part of the United Kingdom.

(5) Persons may be appointed as whole-time or part-time members of the Authority.

(6) The Secretary of State shall appoint 2 of the members of the Authority to be deputy chairmen of the Authority. Incorporation and status of Authority 2.—(1) The Authority shall be a body corporate.

(2) It is hereby declared that the Authority are not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any