PART 2 N.I.The Prison Ombudsman For Northern Ireland

Prospective

Supplementary N.I.

Guidance to Ombudsman in relation to matters connected with national security N.I.

45—(1) The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the Ombudsman in relation to any matter connected with national security (including, in particular, any matter mentioned in section 1A(2)(c)(i) to (iii) of the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953).

(2) In carrying out any functions, the Ombudsman and officers of the Ombudsman must have regard to any guidance issued under this section.