53 Guidance as to use of equipment for maintaining or restoring public order.N.I.
(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 53(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. 70(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F2Words in s. 53(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. 70(b) (with arts. 28-31)
F3Words in s. 53(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. 70(c)(i) (with arts. 28-31)
F4Word in s. 53(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. 70(c)(ii) (with arts. 28-31)