# Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998, Paragraph 6

Extent: N.I.

(1) The Chief Constable may, on the application of the Ombudsman, provide members of the police force or other assistance for the purpose of enabling the Ombudsman to meet any special demand on his resources.
(2) If it appears to the Department of Justice—
(a) that it is expedient that members of the police force or other assistance should be provided for the purpose of enabling the Ombudsman to meet any special demand on his resources; and
(b) that satisfactory arrangements under sub-paragraph (1) cannot be made, or cannot be made in time,
the Department of Justice may direct the Chief Constable to provide such members of the police force or other assistance for that purpose as may be specified in the direction.
(3) Directions given under sub-paragraph (2) may be amended or revoked by the Department of Justice.
(4) Before giving, amending or revoking any directions under this paragraph, the Department of Justice shall consult the Chief Constable and the Ombudsman.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/32/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-northern-ireland-act-1998/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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