Explanatory Memorandum to Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 Explanatory Memorandum

Extension of powers to stop and search

8.Article 3 extends the definition of prohibited articles under Article 3 of PACE to include articles made, adapted or intended for use in causing criminal damage. The effect is to give police powers to stop and search where they have reasonable suspicion that a person is carrying such an article.

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