answer text |
<p>Since 20 May 2015, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has been operating with full
powers in Northern Ireland. As the NCA recently reported to the Northern Ireland Policing
Board on 16 December 2015, from 01 April 2015 up to 30 September 2015, the NCA has
recorded 29 disruptions against organised crime groups and high priority threats operating
in Northern Ireland. The scope of the NCA’s crime-fighting capability within the jurisdiction
has expanded. The NCA has worked in partnership with the Police Service for Northern
Ireland (PSNI) and the support that the NCA provides law enforcement partners, particularly
the PSNI has been enhanced.</p><p>The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (National Crime Agency
and Proceeds of Crime) (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 requires the Northern Ireland
Policing Board to monitor the exercise of the functions of the National Crime Agency
in Northern Ireland. The interim Memorandum of Understanding between the National
Crime Agency and the Northern Ireland Policing Board states the Board is required,
not later than six months after the end of each financial year, to issue a report
relating to the policing of Northern Ireland for the next financial year. The report
will include an assessment of the exercise of the functions of the NCA in Northern
Ireland.</p><p>The NCA is committed to playing its role in tackling serious and organised
crime in Northern Ireland. Hence, the NCA will be fully engaged in delivering the
commitment outlined in the ‘A Fresh Start: The Stormont Agreement and Implementation
Plan’ to a concerted and enhanced effort to combat serious and organised and cross
border crime.</p>
|
|