(1)The [F2Department of Justice] may determine, and from time to time revise, long term objectives for the policing of Northern Ireland.
[F3(2)Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the [F4Department of Justice] shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed objectives or revision.
(2A)Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the [F5Department 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 [F5Department of Justice] considers appropriate.]
(3)The [F6Department of Justice] shall lay before [F7the Northern Ireland Assembly] a statement of any objectives determined or revised under this section.
[F8(4)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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 24 heading substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(2) (with arts. 28-31)
F2Words in s. 24(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(1)(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F3S. 24(2)(2A) substituted for s. 24(2) (8.4.2003) by Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (c. 6), s. 1
F4Words in s. 24(2) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(1)(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F5Words in s. 24(2A) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(1)(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F6Words in s. 24(3) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(1)(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F7Words in s. 24(3) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 52(1)(b) (with arts. 28-31)