Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003, Section 5 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
After section 5 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 insert—
(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.”
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