DCAL SNI Provision of Legal Services

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Sport Northern Ireland (SNI) requires legal services across a range of specialist areas. Sport Northern Ireland (referred to as SNI) is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. It was established on 31 December 1973 under the provisions of the Recreation and Youth Service (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 with its main objective being the furtherance of sport and physical recreation. Its principal functions are as provided by Article 3 of the Recreation and Youth Service (Northern Ireland) Order 1986: • On matters relating to sport and physical recreation, to advise the Department and other Government departments, Education and Library Boards, District Councils and other bodies interested in sport and physical recreation; • To encourage the provision of facilities for and participation in sport and physical recreation; and • To assist, subject to Paragraph (4) of the article: - In the provision of administrative services, equipment, coaching and instruction; - In the organising or supporting of, or participating in, international or other events, by bodies providing facilities for sport or physical recreation or organising such activities; and - Bodies providing supportive services in connection with sport and physical recreation. As SNI has been established as a non-departmental public body, it requires a team of professionals to provide high-quality legal advice. While there are many similarities between SNI and other public sector bodies, SNI is unique in providing funding and support to governing bodies of sport, sports clubs and community groups. This means that SNI has its own individual focus and requirements mix.