6. The [F2Department of Justice] may, after consultation with the Board, give the Board directions of a general character as to the exercise and performance of its functions, and the Board shall give effect to any such directions.
F1Words in art. 6 heading substituted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 12, Sch. 14 para. 21 (with arts. 28-31); S.I. 2010/977, art. 1(2)
F2Words in art. 6 substituted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 12, Sch. 14 para. 21 (with arts. 28-31); S.I. 2010/977, art. 1(2)