The Act Commentary on Sections Part 1: Police Reform Paragraph 4: Consultation – exercise of the powers in relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland
25.This paragraph provides for the Agency to consult the Scottish Police Services Authority and persons representing the interests of chief constables in Scotland in so far as the Agency’s activities would or might relate to Scottish police forces. The Agency must also consult the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland so far as the Agency’s activities would or might relate to the Police Service of Northern Ireland or the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve.