Part 1Policing

Consultation by Secretary of State

1Long-term policing objectives

In section 24 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32) (Secretary of State’s long term policing objectives) for subsection (2) substitute—

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Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed objectives or revision.

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Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Secretary of State shall also consult—

a

the Chief Constable;

b

the Ombudsman;

c

the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission;

d

the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and

e

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.