SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Relationships between NCA and other agencies

Part 3Assistance within the UK

Directed assistance by NCA: Northern Ireland

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1

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland may direct the Director General to provide specified assistance to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

2

A direction may be given under this paragraph only if—

a

it appears to the Department of Justice that it is appropriate for the Police Service to receive directed assistance from the Director General; and

b

the Secretary of State consents to the direction.