8.—(1) The Department may issue guidance relating to the exercise by a constable of functions under this Schedule.
(2) A constable must have regard to any guidance issued under this paragraph when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.
(3) Before issuing guidance under this paragraph, the Department must consult—
(a)the Chief Constable,
(b)the Policing Board, and
(c)such other persons as the Department thinks fit.