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Also added to the NI code is an explanation of when the search condition can be added to a licence, specifically to help manage the risk posed by terrorist offenders on licence who are assessed to be a high or very high risk to the public. The code, as amended, contains some language and format differences to the code for Great Britain. However, the purpose and key content of the code remain the same. These differences reflect the devolution of policing and justice functions in Northern Ireland, as well as the consequent differences in approach adopted in different jurisdictions. For example, I draw noble Lords’ attention to the fact that the code for Great Britain contains an explanation of the basis on which an offender is to be released on licence, whereas the revised Northern Ireland code outlines the role of both the Parole Commissioners and the Department of Justice in this process.