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The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

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The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, Section 71 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Power by order to exclude application of minimum sentence to those under 18N.I.

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71.—(1) The [F1Department of Justice] may by order—

(a)amend Article 70(1)(b) by substituting for the word “16” the word “18”, and

(b)make such other provision as [F2the Department of Justice] considers necessary or expedient in consequence of, or in connection with, the provision made by virtue of sub-paragraph (a).

(2) The provision that may be made by virtue of paragraph (1)(b) includes, in particular, provision amending or repealing any statutory provision (whenever passed or made).

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