Part VI The police

General

53 Guidance as to use of equipment for maintaining or restoring public order.

1

The F1Department of Justice may issue, and from time to time revise, guidance on the use by police officers of equipment designed for use in maintaining or restoring public order.

2

Before issuing or revising any guidance under this section, the F2Department of Justice shall consult—

a

the Board;

b

the Chief Constable;

c

the Ombudsman; and

d

the Police Association.

3

The F3Department of Justice shall publish any guidance issued or revised under this section in such manner as F4it thinks appropriate.