Amendment to section 4D of the 1986 Act2

1

Section 4D of the 1986 Act5 (authority to consult and cooperate with other authorities) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1)—

a

in paragraph (b), omit the final “and”;

b

after paragraph (c) insert—

d

consult and cooperate with relevant authorities of third countries.

3

In subsection (3)—

a

at the end of the definition of “region” omit the “and”;

b

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “relevant national authority”, for “Authority.” substitute “Authority; and”;

c

after the definition of “relevant national authority” insert—

  • “third country” means a country that is not, and is not part of, an EEA state.