These regulations set out the amendments to the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Conduct) Regulations 2000 and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Conduct) (Senior officer) Regulations 2000 necessary to introduce the Code of Ethics.

In addition provision is made to carry out amendments to the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Conduct) Regulations 2000, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Conduct) (Senior officer) Regulations 2000, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Unsatisfactory performance) Regulations 2000 and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Appeals) Regulations 2000, in line with changes agreed with the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

References to the Royal Ulster Constabulary should also be taken to mean the Police Service of Northern Ireland.