Explanatory Notes

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 6

8 April 2003

Information and Inquiries

Part 4: Interpretation

Section 36: Notifiable memberships

110.Section 36 applies section 51 of the 2000 Act, regarding notifiable memberships, to designated police support staff and contracted-out staff. Under this provision designated civilians are required to inform the Chief Constable of membership of an organisation which might reasonably be regarded as affecting their ability to discharge their duties effectively and impartially.