Explanatory Memorandum to Prison (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Purpose

2. The Main Provisions of the Order

   1. Title, Commencement and Interpretation

   2. Membership of board of visitors for prison

   3. Detention in the custody of a constable where admission to prison not practicable

   4. Testing prisoners for alcohol and drugs

   5. Repeal of section 40 of the Prison Act (NI) 1953

3. Comparisons With Great Britain

4. Commencement