# Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Paragraph 4A


After section 2(5) insert—
“(5A) References to the appropriate authority—
(a) in relation to cases where a certificate has been issued under section 1 of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, are references to the Secretary of State;
(b) in relation to all other cases, are references to the Department of Justice.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/25/schedule/4/paragraph/4A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-and-investigations-act-1996/schedule-4/paragraph-4A
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