Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003[a] (c. 6) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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Long titleAn Act to make provision about policing in Northern Ireland and the exercise of police powers in Northern Ireland by persons who are not police officers; and to amend the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.
Territorial extentNorthern Ireland[b]
Royal assent8 April 2003
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about policing in Northern Ireland and the exercise of police powers in Northern Ireland by persons who are not police officers; and to amend the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. |
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| Citation | 2003 c. 6 |
| Territorial extent | Northern Ireland[b] |
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| Royal assent | 8 April 2003 |
| Commencement | 8 April 2003[c] |
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Status: Amended | |
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| Text of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
It implements[1] recommendations made in the Patten report.[2][3]
Provisions
The act strengthens the role of the Northern Ireland Policing Board and it also clarifies the relationship between the board and the chief constable.[4]
See also
Notes
- Section 47.
- Section 46.
- Section 4(b) of the Interpretation Act 1978.