Explanatory note

These regulations amend the RUC Regulations 1996 and the Police (Recruitment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 in the light of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004 No. 55), which extend Part II of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve.

Regulation 2 amends the criteria for appointing police officers, removing requirements to be of good health and of sound constitution.

Regulation 3 amends the rules on part-time working in the Police Service of Northern Ireland.