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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2006.


Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 19 December 2005 (WA 207), under what legislative provision the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is empowered (a) to recommend formal misconduct proceedings; and (b) to direct a formal misconduct hearing subsequent to a judicial ruling on the same issue.
Answer

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is empowered to (a) recommend formal misconduct proceedings; and (b) direct a formal misconduct hearing under the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998, Section 59 (2) and (5) respectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3269; 677 c181WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Constable Trevor Purcell
Monday, 19 December 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Misconduct Police Powers Police Service of Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk