SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 15Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

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In section 23 (mutual assistance between SOCA and law enforcement agencies: voluntary arrangements) after subsection (10) insert—

10A

If the assistance mentioned in subsection (8) or (9) is provided for or (as the case may be) by—

a

the Police Service of Northern Ireland, or

b

the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve,

the Secretary of State must, before making a determination under the subsection in question, consult the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland.