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

The Terrorism Act 2000 video recording code of practice was updated in Northern Ireland in 2020

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

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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Details

This code of practice is issued by the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph 3(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 the Terrorism Act 2000 which takes place in a police station in Northern Ireland;
  • Any questioning by a constable of a person detained for examination under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 which takes place in a police station in Northern Ireland.

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

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

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Published 10 January 2024

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