Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003

5Contracts relating to detention and escort servicesN.I.

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After section 5 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 insert—

5AContracts relating to detention and escort services

(1)The Board may enter into a contract with another person for the provision of services relating to the detention or escort of persons who have been arrested or are otherwise in custody.

(2)The powers of the Board under this section shall be exercised, on behalf of and in the name of the Board, by the Chief Constable.

(3)The power conferred by this section is subject to any regulations under section 40 of the 1998 Act.