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Policy paper: Code of Practice for the video recording with sound of interviews of persons detained under section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 which take place in a police station in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office

January 10
12:48 2024

Code of Practice for the video recording with sound of interviews of persons detained under section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 which take place in a police station in Northern Ireland

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This code of practice is issued by the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph3(4)(a) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 and applies to Northern Ireland only.The following must be video recorded with sound in accordance with this Code:

  • Any interview by a constable of a person detained under section 41 of theTerrorism Act 2000 which takes place in a police station in Northern Ireland;
  • Any questioning by a constable of a person detained for examination underSchedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 which takes place in a police station inNorthern Ireland.

Under paragraph 4(7) of Schedule 8 to the 2000 Act, this Code is admissible inevidence in criminal and civil proceedings and must be taken into account by anycourt or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to berelevant.

This can also be found on Legislation.gov.uk.

Published 10 January 2024

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