Paragraph 8 I1

In section 12 (power to direct submission of action plan) after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A)

The Secretary of State must consult the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland before giving any direction under this section in connection with any functions or activities of SOCA—

(a)

exercised or carried out in Northern Ireland, or

(b)

exercised or carried out outside, but in relation to, Northern Ireland.”