Public consultation: Terrorism Act 2000 Code of Practice
The Government is seeking views from all interested parties, individuals and groups from across the United Kingdom on the matters covered by this consultation.
The Government is seeking views from all interested parties, individuals and groups from across the United Kingdom on the matters covered by this consultation.
Purpose of this consultationUpdating the current Code of Practice for the video recording with sound of interviews of persons detained at a police station in Northern Ireland under section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) requires secondary legislation which must be approved by both Houses of Parliament. The Government recognises the need to keep the public informed and to allow people the opportunity to comment on policy proposals.
This consultation, therefore, invites views on the proposed draft Code of Practice for the video recording with sound of interviews of persons detained at a police station in Northern Ireland under section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT).
Scope of the consultationThis consultation applies to all of the United Kingdom. The Code of Practice applies to Northern Ireland only
Duration of the consultationThe consultation closes on 14 October 2019
How to respond to this consultationYou can send your consultation responses
By email: videoconsultation@nio.gov.uk In writing:
Public consultation Video Recording with Sound Consultation
Northern Ireland Office (SPG)
Stormont House
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3SH