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Section 99: Jurisdiction of metropolitan police officers

Police Act 1996 (1996 c. 16)

(1) A member of the metropolitan police force who is assigned to the protection of any person or property in Scotland shall, in the discharge of that duty, have the powers and privileges of a constable of the Police Service of Scotland.

(2) A member of the metropolitan police force who is assigned to the protection of any person or property in Northern Ireland shall, in the discharge of that duty, have the powers and privileges of a constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
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s.98 Cross-border aid of one police force by anothers.100 Chief constables affected by police area alterations or local government reorganisations

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