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| Code of Ethics. |
48. - (1) The Chief Constable shall issue, and may from time to time revise, a code of ethics laying down standards of conduct and practice expected of members of the police force.
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(2) Before issuing or revising a code of ethics under this section the Chief Constable shall consult-
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(b) the Police Association; |
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(c) the Secretary of State; and |
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(d) any other person or body appearing to the Chief Constable to have an interest in the matter. |
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(3) The Chief Constable shall publish any code of ethics issued or revised under this section in such manner as he thinks appropriate.
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| Guidance as to use of equipment for maintaining or restoring public order. |
49. - (1) The Secretary of State may issue, and from time to time revise, guidance on the use by members of the police force of equipment designed for use in maintaining or restoring public order.
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(2) Before issuing or revising any guidance under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult-
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(b) the Chief Constable; and |
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(c) the Police Association. |
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(3) The Secretary of State shall publish any guidance issued or revised under this section in such manner as he thinks appropriate.
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| Regulations as to emblems and flags. |
50. - (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations-
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(a) prescribing the design of an emblem for the police force; and |
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(b) regulating the use of that or any other emblem- |
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(i) on equipment or property used for the purposes of the police force; or
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(ii) otherwise in connection with the police force.
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(2) The Secretary of State may make regulations-
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(a) prescribing the design of a flag for the police force; and |
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(b) regulating the flying or carrying of that or any other flag- |
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(i) on land or buildings used for the purposes of the police force; or
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(ii) otherwise in connection with the police force.
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(3) Before making any regulations under this section the Secretary of State shall consult-
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(b) the Chief Constable; and |
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(c) the Police Association. |
| Identification of members of the police force. |
51. - (1) The Chief Constable shall make arrangements for each member of the police force to be assigned a serial number.
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(2) The Chief Constable shall ensure that, as far as practicable, the number assigned under this section to a member of the police force is so displayed on his uniform as to be clearly visible at all times when he is on duty and in uniform.
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| Co-operation with police force of Republic of Ireland. |
52. The Board and the Chief Constable shall implement any arrangements made in pursuance of an agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland dealing with co-operation on policing matters between the police force and the Gárda Sióchána.
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