SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996

Amendments during temporary extension

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1

Part V (private security services) shall have effect subject to the provisions of this paragraph.

2

On issuing a certificate under section 39 the Secretary of State may impose a condition if satisfied that it is necessary in order to prevent an organisation within section 39(8) from benefiting from the certificate.

3

To the grounds for refusal to issue a certificate and for revocation of a certificate in sections 39(1) and (5) there shall be added the ground that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant for or holder of a certificate has failed to comply with a condition imposed by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) above.

4

The applicant for a certificate may appeal to the High Court if—

a

the application is refused,

b

a condition is imposed on the grant of the certificate, or

c

the certificate is revoked.

5

Where an appeal is brought under sub-paragraph (4), the Secretary of State may issue a certificate that the decision to which the appeal relates—

a

was taken for the purpose of preventing benefit from accruing to an organisation which was within section 39(8), and

b

was justified by that purpose.

6

If he intends to rely on a certificate under sub-paragraph (5), the Secretary of State shall notify the appellant.

7

Where the appellant is notified of the Secretary of State’s intention to rely on a certificate under sub-paragraph (5)—

a

he may appeal against the certificate to the Tribunal established under section 91 of the M1Northern Ireland Act 1998, and

b

sections 90(3) and (4), 91(2) to (9) and 92 of that Act (effect of appeal, procedure, and further appeal) shall apply.

8

Rules made under section 91 or 92 of that Act which are in force immediately before the passing of this Act shall have effect in relation to a certificate under sub-paragraph (5)—

a

with any necessary modifications, and

b

subject to any later rules made by virtue of sub-paragraph (7)(b).