s 24 The Department of Justice’s long term policing objectives.
(1) The Department of Justice may determine, and from time to time revise, long term objectives for the policing of Northern Ireland. (2) Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Department of Justice shall consult the Board with a view to obtaining its agreement to the proposed objectives or revision. (2A) Before determining or revising any objectives under this section, the Department of Justice shall also consult— (a) the Chief Constable; (b) the Ombudsman; (c) the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; (d) the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and (e) such other persons as the Department of Justice considers appropriate. (3) The Department of Justice shall lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement of any objectives determined or revised under this section. (4) Section 41(3) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies for the purposes of subsection (3) in relation to the laying of a statement as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an enactment.