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Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

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37Statement of policing principles

(1)For the purpose of providing a common set of aims, values and aspirations in connection with the exercise of their respective functions under this Act by—

(a)the Secretary of State;

(b)the Police Authority; and

(c)the Chief Constable,

the Secretary of State shall issue a statement of the principles on which the policing of Northern Ireland is to be conducted.

(2)A statement issued under this section shall include the principle that the policing of Northern Ireland is to be conducted in an impartial manner.

(3)Before issuing a statement under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the Police Authority; and

(b)the Chief Constable.

(4)The Secretary of State shall lay before both Houses of Parliament any statement of principles issued by him under this section.

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