Article 17 Matters which may be included in directions under articles 13 to 16.I1

A direction under paragraph (1) of article 13 or under article 14 or 15 of this Order may specify the minimum number of persons by whom any search to which the direction relates is to be carried out, the qualifications which persons carrying out any such search are to have, the manner in which any such search is to be carried out, and any apparatus, equipment or other aids to be used for the purpose of carrying out any such search.

A direction under paragraph (2) of article 13 of this Order may specify the qualifications required to be had by persons carrying out any modifications or alterations, or the installation of any additional apparatus or equipment, to which the direction relates.

A direction under article 16 of this Order may specify—

Where a direction under any of the preceding provisions of this Part of this Order requires searches to be carried out, or other measures to be taken, by constables, the direction may require the person to whom it is given to inform the chief officer of police for the police area in which the searches are to be carried out or the other measures taken that the Secretary of State considers it appropriate that constables should be duly authorised to carry, and should carry, firearms when carrying out the searches or taking the measures in question.

Nothing in paragraphs (1) to (4) above shall be construed as limiting the generality of any of the preceding provisions of this Part of this Order.

In this article “qualifications” includes training and experience.

In the application of this article to Northern Ireland for the words in paragraph (4) above from “chief officer” to “measures taken” there are substituted the words “chief constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary”.