The Department of Justice has made a Statutory Rule entitled: "The Police Trainee (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020" which came into operation on 10 April 2020.

The Rule amends the Police Trainee Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 to allow for student officers to be attested and deployed earlier, if required, in order to ensure police operational capability in responding to the current public health situation associated with COVID-19. When deemed appropriate to end the temporary measures, amending regulations will be made. The Department of Justice will consult with the Chief Constable and the Department of Health and other relevant authorities in determining the time to end the measures.

This Rule may be purchased from the Stationery Office at www.tsoshop.co.uk or by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0333 202 5070, or viewed online at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr