Part 1

Policing

Consultation by Secretary of State

Long-term policing objectives
1
In section 24 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32) (Secretary of State’s long term policing objectives) for subsection (2) substitute—
2
Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed objectives or revision.
2A
Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State considers appropriate.