The Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Continuance of Office of Commissioner) Order 2005
This Order provides for the office of Police Oversight Commissioner, which is established by section 67 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (“the Act”), to continue to exist until 31st May 2007. Section 67(5) of the Act provides that, unless an order is made prolonging the existence of the office, it will cease to exist on 31st May 2003. The Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Continuance of Office of Commissioner) Order 2003 originally extended that date to 31st May 2005; the current Order extends the Commissioner’s office for a further 2 years. The function of the Commissioner is to oversee the implementation of changes in the policing of Northern Ireland, described in his terms of reference, including, in particular, changes resulting from the Act.