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Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

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39Guidance as to exercise of functions by police force

(1)The Secretary of State may issue, and from time to time revise, general guidance as to the exercise by members of the police force of any of their functions.

(2)Before issuing or revising any guidance under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the Police Authority;

(b)the Chief Constable; and

(c)the Police Association.

(3)The Secretary of State shall publish any guidance issued by him under this section in such manner as he thinks appropriate.

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