(1)The [F1Department of Justice] may make regulations—
(a)prescribing the design of an emblem for the police; and
(b)regulating the use of that or any other emblem—
(i)on equipment or property used for the purposes of the police; or
(ii)otherwise in connection with the police.
(2)The [F2Department of Justice] may make regulations—
(a)prescribing the design of a flag for the police; and
(b)regulating the flying or carrying of that or any other flag—
(i)on land or buildings used for the purposes of the police; or
(ii)otherwise in connection with the police.
(3)Before making any regulations under this section the [F3Department of Justice] shall consult—
(a)the Board;
(b)the Chief Constable;
(c)the Police Association; and
(d)any other person or body appearing to [F4the Department of Justice] to have an interest in the matter.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 54(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. 71(a) (with arts. 28-31)
F2Words in s. 54(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. 71(b) (with arts. 28-31)
F3Words in s. 54(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. 71(c) (with arts. 28-31)
F4Words in s. 54(3)(d) 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. 71(d) (with arts. 28-31)