Explanatory Notes

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 32

23 November 2000

Commentary

Part Ix: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

Section 69: General Duty of the Secretary of State

86.This section requires the Secretary of State to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the police, police support staff and traffic wardens.  In doing so the Secretary of State must have regard to the principle that policing is to be conducted in an impartial manner.