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Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003, Section 9 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 10 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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(1)Part 5 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32) (economy, efficiency and effectiveness) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (8).

(2)In section 29 (audit of performance plans) in subsection (1) after “performance plan” insert “ and a performance summary ”

(3)In section 29(2) after “performance plan” insert or a performance summary

(4)In section 29 after subsection (4) insert—

(4A)In relation to a performance summary, the Comptroller and Auditor General shall issue a report—

(a)certifying that he has audited the summary;

(b)stating whether he believes that it was prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of section 28;

(c)if appropriate, recommending how it should be amended so as to accord with the requirements of section 28;

(d)recommending whether the Secretary of State should give a direction under section 31(2)(a).

(5)In section 29(6) after “performance plan” insert “ or a performance summary ”

(6)In section 29(7) after “subsection (4)” insert “ or paragraph (c) or (d) of subsection (4A) ”

(7)In section 31 (enforcement of duties under section 28) in subsection (1) after “section 29(4)” insert “ or (4A) ”

(8)In section 31 for subsection (3) substitute—

(3)The Secretary of State shall have regard to any relevant statement before—

(a)giving a direction under subsection (2)(a) or (b) following a recommendation contained in a report by virtue of section 29(4)(c), (d) or (e);

(b)giving a direction under subsection (2)(a) following a recommendation contained in a report by virtue of section 29(4A)(c) or (d).

(4)A relevant statement is a statement submitted to the Secretary of State under section 29(10) before the end of the period mentioned in section 29(8).

(9)Subsections (1) to (8) have effect in relation to financial years ending on or after 31st March 2004.

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