Paragraph 7

Northern Ireland

(1)

Where the case of a person detained under an interim custody order is referred to an Adviser, he shall consider it and report to the Secretary of State whether or not in his opinion—

(a)

the person detained has been concerned in terrorist activities; and

(b)

the detention of that person is necessary for the protection of the public.

(2)

In considering any case referred to him an Adviser shall have regard to any information (whether oral or in writing) which is made available to, or obtained by, him and to any representations (whether oral or in writing) made by the person detained.

(3)

No person shall be present during the consideration by an Adviser of the case of any person referred to him, except—

(a)

any person who for the time being is being seen by the Adviser;

(b)

any assistant to the Adviser; and

(c)

any person who is present in the interests of security.

(4)

The Secretary of State may, at the request of an Adviser, pay any reasonable expenses incurred by any person in connection with a reference to the Adviser.

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Act repealed (27.8.1991) by Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 24, SIF 39:1), ss. 69(1), 70(4), Schedule 8 PartI

Notes on Schedule 1

Modifications

C1: Sch. 1 expired with 24.7.1980 by virtue of s. 33(2) and S.I. 1979/1683: Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 (c. 30, SIF 39:2), s.13(5)