Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 12th October 2000 provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000 for the making of certain codes of practice and orders relating to such codes. The codes in question are those relating to the exercise of functions by members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or the Armed Forces (in Northern Ireland), the exercise of functions by authorised and examining officers (within the meaning of the Act) and the audio or video recording of certain interviews by the police of suspected terrorists or as part of port or border controls.