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GBR-1998-L-54810
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Title_of_text
Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Chapter 32).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision(s)
Northern Ireland
Subjects (Classification)
Personnel management
Adopted on (Date of text)
1998-07-24
Scope of text
State or Province
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for policing in Northern Ireland. Establishes the Police Authority for Northern Ireland. Sets its functions and powers. Grants the Secretary of State with the power to transfer staff to employment of the Police Authority. States police objectives, performance targets and plans. Governs the appointment and removal of senior and other officers of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Establishes the liability for wrongful acts of constables. Regulates police representative institutions. Regulates annual reports of the Police Authority. Makes regulations in relation to police complaints and disciplinary proceedings. Makes supplementary and transitory provisions.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
2006-11-08 (GBR-2006-L-79614)
Police and Justice Act 2006 (c.48).
Serial region
Serial title
Internet: http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/80032