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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

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2(1)This paragraph applies to an action if—

(a)sufficient evidence is adduced to raise an issue as to whether it is an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition, or

(b)it otherwise appears to the court that it may be an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

(2)The Secretary of State is entitled to be given notice, in accordance with rules of court, that it may be an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

(3)The Secretary of State (or a person nominated by the Secretary of State) is entitled, on giving notice in accordance with rules of court, to be joined as a party to the action.

(4)Notice under sub-paragraph (3) may be given at any time during proceedings relating to the action.

(5)A person who has been made a party to the action as the result of a notice under sub-paragraph (3) may take part in proceedings so far as they concern the question of whether it is an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

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I1Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 18.11.2023, see s. 63(2)(a)

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