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Part V Functions of Secretary of State and Department of Justice
36. Functions of Secretary of Stateand Department of Justice
37. Functions of Secretary of Stateand Department of Justice
38. Functions of Secretary of Stateand Department of Justice
39. Functions of Secretary of Stateand Department of Justice
40. Power to require use by police of specified facilities, equipment or services.
41A.Powers of Secretary of State in relation to reports and other duties of inspectors of constabulary
46. Expenditure by Department of Justice for police purposes.
Part VII Police complaints and disciplinary proceedings
50A.Complaints relating to conduct forming part of the Troubles
52.Complaints – receipt and initial classification of complaints.
58.Steps to be taken after investigation – criminal proceedings.
59.Steps to be taken after investigation – disciplinary proceedings.
60ZD.The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
60A.Investigations into current police practices and policies
Part VIII Miscellaneous and general
SCHEDULES
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))
The Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))
The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)
The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 15)
The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (NI 12)
The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 2)
The Police (Health and Safety)(Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 16)
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