Commentary on Sections Schedule 1: The NCA & NCA Officers Section 2: Modification of NCA functions
113.This section enables the Secretary of State, by order (subject to the super-affirmative procedure (subsection (5)) set out in Schedule 23), to make further provision about NCA counter-terrorism functions. By virtue of subsection (1)(a) the power may be used to add, remove or otherwise modify such functions. By virtue of subsection (1)(b) any order may contain other provisions in connection with, or consequential upon, the altering of NCA functions.
114.Subsection (2) provides that if an order is made under subsection (1) an NCA officer may only carry out activities in Northern Ireland in relation to the discharge of a function in relation to counter-terrorism with the prior agreement of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.