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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 23 March 2010. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010.

Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

I understand the seriousness of this issue and the concern expressed by the noble Lord. Going back to the quotation, the chief constable has said that he would not do it without raising the issues with the Minister of Justice, but I do not think that that would necessarily bind him. He has operational independence, so if he felt that it was necessary to seek assistance from the security services or from the Army, I am confident that he would do so without being bound by the views of the Minister of Justice.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
718 c897 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Courts Administration of justice Armed forces Costs Devolution Judiciary Legislation Intelligence and Security Committee Northern Ireland Police Northern Ireland Assembly Political parties Parades Police Service of Northern Ireland Security Religion Northern Ireland Court Service
Legislation
Northern Ireland Court Service (Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010
Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010
Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk