Schedule 4 - Repeals
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]
2:45 pm
Mr Joe Benton (Bootle, Labour)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:
New clause 4—Lateral entry to Police Service of Northern Ireland for serving full-time reserve officers—
'After section 45 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 insert—
''45A Lateral Entry to Police Service for Northern Ireland for Serving Full-Time Reserve Officers
(1) Those serving in the full-time reserve of the Police Service of Northern Ireland having completed one year's service may apply for a transfer to be police trainees.
(2) Such transfers will be automatically accepted by the Chief Constable unless:
(a) the applicant is subject to disciplinary action; or
(b) the applicant is subject to an investigation by the Police Ombudsman.
(3) A person making an application under this section will not be subject to the provisions of section 46.''.'.
New clause 5—Discrimination in appointments—
'For section 46 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 substitute—
''46 Discrimination in appointments
In making appointments under section 39 the Chief Constable shall appoint candidates on merit alone.''.'.
Amendment No. 66, in
title, line 12, after 'services', insert
'to amend Part VI of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000;'.