(1)Schedule 2 makes provision for, and in connection with, the operation in relation to SOCA of Part 2 of the Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30) (which relates to complaints and misconduct).
(2)In the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32)—
(a)after section 60 insert—
(1)An agreement for the establishment in relation to members of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency of procedures corresponding or similar to any of those established by virtue of this Part may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, be made between the Ombudsman and the Agency.
(2)Where no such procedures are in force in relation to the Agency, the Secretary of State may by order establish such procedures.
(3)An agreement under this section may at any time be varied or terminated with the approval of the Secretary of State.
(4)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a)the Ombudsman; and
(b)the Agency.
(5)Nothing in any other statutory provision shall prevent the Agency from carrying into effect procedures established by virtue of this section.
(6)No such procedures shall have effect in relation to anything done by a member of the staff of the Agency outside Northern Ireland.”; and
(b)in section 61(5) (reports), at the end of paragraph (b) insert “; and
(c)if the report concerns the Serious Organised Crime Agency, to the Agency.”
Commencement Information
I1S. 55(1) in force at 1.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/378, art. 3(2)(c) (with art. 3(3)(4))
I2S. 55(1) in force at 1.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 8 (with art. 4(2)-(7))
I3S. 55(2) in force at 1.3.2006 by S.I. 2006/378, art. 3(2)(d) (with art. 3(3)(4))