Part IV Policing objectives, plans and codes of practice
27 Codes of practice on exercise of functions.
1
The F3Department of Justice may issue, and from time to time revise, codes of practice relating to the discharge—
a
by the Board of any of its functions;
b
by the Chief Constable of any functions which he exercises—
i
on behalf of and in the name of the Board;
ii
in relation to funds put at his disposal under F2section 10(4A) or (5) ; or
iii
under section 26 or Part V.
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Before issuing or revising a code of practice under this section, the F4Department of Justice shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed code of practice or revision.
2A
Before issuing or revising a code of practice under this section, the F5Department of Justice shall also consult—
a
the Chief Constable;
b
the Ombudsman;
c
the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission;
d
the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and
e
such other persons as the F5Department of Justice considers appropriate.