53A Audio recording.

1

The Secretary of State shall—

a

make a code of practice in connection with the audio recording of interviews to which this section applies; and

b

make an order requiring the audio recording of interviews to which this section applies in accordance with the code as it has effect for the time being.

2

This section applies to—

a

interviews held by police officers of persons detained under section 14(1)(a) or (b) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (arrest and detention of suspected persons), and

b

interviews held by police officers in such other circumstances as may be specified in an order under subsection (1)(b).

3

In this section “police officer” means a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve.