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.

F12

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.

3

The F6Department of Justice shall publish any code of practice issued or revised under this section in such manner as F7the Department of Justice thinks appropriate.