SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION NOTICES AND ORDERS

Guidance

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1

The Department may issue guidance relating to the exercise by a constable of functions under this Schedule.

2

A constable must have regard to any guidance issued under this paragraph when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.

3

Before issuing guidance under this paragraph, the Department must consult—

a

the Chief Constable,

b

the Policing Board, and

c

such other persons as the Department thinks fit.