Part 1Policing

Reports and inquiries

12Approval of proposals relating to inquiries by Board

1

Paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (procedure for decisions of Board relating to inquiries under section 60) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).

2

In sub-paragraph (3) for “that day” substitute “ the day on which the chairman calls the meeting ”

3

In sub-paragraph (5) after “by” insert—

—

a

a majority of members of the Board present and voting on the proposal, and

b

 

4

In sub-paragraph (6)—

a

for “10” substitute “ 8 ”;

b

for “9” substitute “ 7 ”;

c

for “8” substitute “ 6 ”

5

Subsections (1) to (4) have effect in relation to meetings under paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 called on or after the day on which this Act is passed.