Part IV Policing objectives, plans and codes of practice

24 The F3Department of Justice’s long term policing objectives.

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The F4Department of Justice may determine, and from time to time revise, long term objectives for the policing of Northern Ireland.

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Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the F5Department of Justice shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed objectives or revision.

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Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the F6Department of Justice shall also consult—

a

the Chief Constable;

b

the Ombudsman;

c

the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission;

d

the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and

e

such other persons as the F6Department of Justice considers appropriate.

3

The F8Department of Justice shall lay before F7the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement of any objectives determined or revised under this section.

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Section 41(3) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies for the purposes of subsection (3) in relation to the laying of a statement as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an enactment.