# Police Act 1996, Section 99: Jurisdiction of metropolitan police officers.

Extent: S+N.I.

(1) A member of the metropolitan police force who is assigned to the protection of any person or property in Scotland shall, in the discharge of that duty, have the powers and privileges of a constable of the Police Service of Scotland.
(2) A member of the metropolitan police force who is assigned to the protection of any person or property in Northern Ireland shall, in the discharge of that duty, have the powers and privileges of a constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/section/99 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1996/section-99
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