# The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010, Paragraph 36

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In section 65 (guidance concerning discipline, complaints, etc.)—
(a) in subsections (1), (4) and (5) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Department of Justice”;
(b) after subsection (5) insert—
“(6) In discharging his functions under this Part the Ombudsman shall have regard to any guidance given to him by the Secretary of State with respect to matters the disclosure of which may be prejudicial to the public interest on the ground of national security.
(7) Any guidance given by the Department of Justice to the Ombudsman under this section has effect subject to any guidance given by the Secretary of State under subsection (6).”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/976/schedule/3/paragraph/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-act-1998-devolution-of-policing-and-justice-functions-order-2010/schedule-3/paragraph-36
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