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.