Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998
Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (1998 c. 32)
- Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (1998 c. 32)
- 1 The Police Authority for Northern Ireland.
- 2 General functions of the Police Authority.
- 3 Staff of the Police Authority.
- 4 Power to transfer staff to employment of Police Authority.
- 5 Provision and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
- 6 Acquisition and disposal of land by Police Authority.
- 7 Arrangements for obtaining the views of the public on policing.
- 8 Provision of advice and assistance to international organisations, etc.
- 9 Grants to, and borrowing by, the Police Authority.
- 10 Funding of Police Authority – ancillary provisions.
- 11 Charges for special services.
- 12 Accounts and audit.
- 13 Rewards for diligence.
- 14 Setting of policing objectives by Secretary of State.
- 15 Setting of policing objectives and performance targets by Police Authority.
- 16 The Chief Constable’s strategic policing plan.
- 17 The Police Authority’s annual policing plan.
- Part III The police force
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- 25 Regulations for Police Service of Northern Ireland.
- 25A Regulations about hours, leave, pay or equipment: consultation etc
- 26 Regulations for Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve.
- 27 Members of Police Service of Northern Ireland engaged on other police service.
- 28 The Police Fund.
- 29 Liability for wrongful acts of constables.
- 30 Protection of members of the police force in executing warrants.
- 31 Property coming into the possession of the police.
- Part IV Police representative institutions
- 32 Police Association for Northern Ireland.
- 33 Regulations for Police Association.
- 34 The Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom.
- 35 Membership of trade unions.
- Part V Functions of Secretary of State and Department of Justice
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- 40 Power to require use by police of specified facilities, equipment or services.
- 41 Appointment of inspectors of constabulary.
- 41A Powers of Secretary of State in relation to reports and other duties of inspectors of constabulary
- 42 Publication of reports of inspectors of constabulary.
- 43 Criminal statistics.
- 44 Inquiries.
- 45 Research and advice.
- 46 Expenditure by Department of Justice for police purposes.
- 47 Annual and other reports by Police Authority to Secretary of State.
- 48 Annual and other reports by Chief Constable to Police Authority.
- 49 Reports by Chief Constable to Secretary of State.
- Part VII Police complaints and disciplinary proceedings
- 50 Interpretation of this Part.
- 50A Complaints relating to conduct forming part of the Troubles
- 51 The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
- 52 Complaints – receipt and initial classification of complaints.
- 53 Complaints – informal resolution.
- 54 Complaints – formal investigation.
- 55 Consideration of other matters by the Ombudsman.
- 56 Formal investigation by the Ombudsman.
- 57 Formal investigation by a police officer.
- 58 Steps to be taken after investigation – criminal proceedings.
- 58A Steps to be taken after investigation – mediation.
- 59 Steps to be taken after investigation – disciplinary proceedings.
- 60 Constabularies not maintained by Board.
- 60ZA The National Crime Agency
- 60ZB Immigration and customs enforcement functions
- 60ZC Section 60ZB: supplementary
- 60ZD The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
- 60A Investigations into current police practices and policies
- 61 Reports.
- 61A Reports to Chief Constable and Board.
- 61AA Supply of information by Ombudsman to Board.
- 62 Statements by Ombudsman about exercise of his functions.
- 63 Restriction on disclosure of information.
- 64 Regulations.
- 64A Secretary of State’s power to make regulations
- 65 Guidance concerning discipline, complaints, etc.
- Part VIII Miscellaneous and general
- Offences
- 66 Assaults on, and obstruction of, constables, etc.
- 67 Impersonation, etc.
- 68 Causing disaffection.
- 69 Obtaining pension by self-inflicted injury, etc.
- Traffic wardens
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- Supplementary
- 71 Expenses of Secretary of State.
- 72 Orders and regulations.
- 73 Interpretation.
- 74 Amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.
- 75 Commencement.
- 76 Extent.
- 77 Short title.
- SCHEDULES
- Status
- Constitution
- Term of office
- Remuneration and allowances
- Procedure
- Validity of proceedings
- Seal
- Contracts, etc.
- Evidence
- Disclosure of pecuniary interests, family connections, etc.
- Committees
- SCHEDULE 3 The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
- The Ombudsman
- Remuneration, pensions, allowances, etc.
- Staff
- Assistance by members of the police force
- Assistance by members of a police force in Great Britain
- Exercise of functions
- Evidence
- Finance
- Property
- SCHEDULE 4 Amendments
- The Incitement to Disaffection Act 1934 (c. 56)
- The Police (Overseas Service) Act 1945 (c. 17)
- The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))
- The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)
- The Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))
- The Superannuation (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (NI 10)
- The Overseas Pensions Act 1973 (c. 21)
- The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)
- The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)
- The Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 (c. 25)
- The Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 13)
- The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 15)
- The Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (NI 4)
- The Customs and Excise Act 1979 (c. 2)
- The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 2)
- The Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4)
- The Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6)
- The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (NI 12)
- The Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (NI 15)
- The Police Act 1996 (c. 16)
- The Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 6)
- The Police Act 1997 (c. 50)
- The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 2)
- The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 6)
- The Police (Health and Safety)(Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 16)
- SCHEDULE 5 Transitional provisions and savings
- Part I General
- Saving for pensions, etc. under repealed provisions
- Statutory references to Royal Irish Constabulary, etc.
- Power to make other transitional or saving provisions
- Part II The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
- Interpretation
- Transfer of property, rights and liabilities of Commission
- Transfer of staff
- Legal proceedings
- Payments to former members of the Commission
- Information received by Commission
- Financial year
- Stamp duty
- SCHEDULE 6 Repeals
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