This Order provides for the office of Police Oversight Commissioner, which is established by section 67 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000, to continue to exist until 31st May 2005. Section 67(5) provides that, unless an order is made prolonging the existence of the office, it will cease to exist on 31st May 2003. The function of the Commissioner is to oversee the implementation of changes in the policing of Northern Ireland described in his terms of reference, including in particular changes resulting from the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000.
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