The text of ss. 30(3), 41(1) and Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Sch. 6 Pt. I: saving in respect of orders made under 1920 c. 67, s. 69 repealed (31.7.1998) in so far as it relates to S.R. & O. 1922/80

1972 c. 68.

1973 c. 17.

Words inserted by Northern Ireland Act 1982 (c. 38, SIF 29:3), Sch. 2 para. 9(a)

1974 c. 28

1982 c. 38.

Words inserted by Northern Ireland Act 1982 (c. 38, SIF 29:3), Sch. 2 para. 9(b)

Sch. 3 modified by Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53, SIF 16), ss. 54(3)(a)(5), 122(2)

Sch. 3 amended by Financial Services Act 1986 (c.60, SIF 69), s. 209(2)

Sch. 3 amended by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 3(8), 153(5)

Sch. 3 modified (1.1.1994) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 124(2), (with ss. 7(5), 93(4)); S.I. 1993/3226, art. 2(1), Sch.

Sch. 3 modified (7.2.1994) by 1993 c. 48, s. 187(1); S.I. 1994/86, art. 2

Sch. 3 applied (25.10.1993) by 1993 c. 39, s. 63(2); S.I. 1993/2632, art.2

Words repealed by Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23, SIF 38), s. 122, Sch. 7 Pt. I

Words repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Para 13A inserted by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38 SIF 96), Sch. 3 para. 57(2)(b)

Words substituted by virtue of Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984 (c. 46, SIF 96), s. 57(1), Sch. 5 para. 28 and Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42, SIF 96), s. 203(1), Sch. 20 para. 19

Sch. 3 para. 17 amended (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 26, s. 106(1), Sch. 4 para. 1(2); S.I. 1994/2550, art. 2

Sch. 3 para. 20 repealed by Trustee Savings Banks Act 1985 (c. 58, SIF 110), ss. 4(3), 7(3), Sch. 4, S.I. 1986/1223, art. 12

1926 c. 8 (N.I.)

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Section 1.

Polls for Purposes of Section 11

The Secretary of State may by order direct the holding of a poll for the purposes of section 1 of this Act on a date specified in the order, but the date so specified shall not be earlier than 9th March 1983 or earlier than ten years after the date of a previous poll under this Schedule.

2

Any order under this Schedule directing the holding of a poll shall make provision as to the persons entitled to vote on the poll, the question or questions to be asked of the persons so voting and the conduct of the poll, and may make such other provision in connection with the poll as appears to the Secretary of State to be expedient, including provision applying, with or without modifications, any enactment or statutory provision with respect to Parliamentary elections or elections to the Assembly.

3

The power to make orders under this Schedule includes power to vary or revoke a previous order and shall be exercisable by statutory instrument but no such order shall be made unless a draft of the order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

SCHEDULE 2

Section 2.

Excepted Matters1

The Crown, including the succession to the Crown and a regency, but not—

a

functions of Northern Ireland executive authorities or functions in relation to Northern Ireland of any Minister of the Crown;

b

property belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;

c

foreshore or the sea bed or subsoil or their natural resources so far as vested in Her Majesty in right of the Crown.

2

The Parliament of the United Kingdom; parliamentary elections, including the franchise; disqualifications for membership of that Parliament.

3

International relations, including treaties, the making of peace or war and neutrality, and matters connected therewith but not—

a

the surrender of fugitive offenders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland;

b

the exercise of legislative powers so far as required for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement made under section 12 of this Act;

c

the exercise of legislative powers for any of the purposes mentioned in section 2(2)(a) or (b) of the European Communities Act 1972 or for purposes similar to those of any of sections 5 to 12 of, or any paragraph of Schedule 4 to, that Act.

4

The armed forces of the Crown but not any matter within paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to this Act.

5

Dignities and titles of honour.

6

Treason and treason felony but not powers of arrest or criminal procedure in respect thereof.

7

Nationality; immigration; aliens as such.

8

Taxes for the time being levied under any law applying to the United Kingdom as a whole, existing Northern Ireland taxes and taxes substantially of the same character as any of those taxes.

In this paragraph “existing Northern Ireland taxes” means any of the following taxes levied in Northern Ireland before the appointed day, that is to say, estate duty, stamp duty, general betting duty, pool betting duty, duty on gaming machine licences and duty on licences in respect of mechanically-propelled vehicles.

9

The appointment and removal of judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, county court judges, recorders, resident magistrates, justices of the peace, members of juvenile court panels, coroners, the Chief and other National Insurance Commissioners for Northern Ireland and the President and other members of the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

10

The appointment and office of the Director and deputy Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

11

Elections, including the franchise, in respect of the Northern Ireland Assembly and local authorities.

12

Coinage, legal tender and bank notes.

13

The National Savings Bank.

14

Special powers and other provisions for dealing with terrorism or subversion.

15

Without prejudice to paragraphs 10 and 11 above, any matter for which provision is made by the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973 or this Act or by the Northern Ireland Act 1974 or the Northern Ireland Act 1982 but not—

a

matters in respect of which it is stated by this Act that provision may be made by Measure; or

b

matters specified in Schedule 3 to this Act;

and this paragraph shall not be taken to apply to any matter by reason only that provision is made in respect of it by an Order in Council under section 6(4) or (5), 38 or 39 of this Act or under paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the said Act of 1974.

SCHEDULE 3

Sections 2 and 3.

Minimum Reserved Matters on Appointed Day1

Any such property as is mentioned in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 2 to this Act but not as respects any aerodrome or harbour.

2

All matters, other than those specified in paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to this Act, relating to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland . . . county courts, courts of summary jurisdiction (including magistrates’ courts and juvenile courts) and coroners, including procedure, evidence, appeals, juries, costs, legal aid and the registration, execution and enforcement of judgments and orders but not—

a

bankruptcy, insolvency, the winding up of corporate and unincorporated bodies or the making of arrangements or compositions with creditors;

b

the regulation of the profession of solicitors.

3

Without prejudice to paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 below, the maintenance of public order, including the conferring of powers, authorities, privileges or immunities for that purpose on constables, members of the armed forces of the Crown and other persons, but not any matter within paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 to this Act.

4

The following matters—

a

the criminal law, including the creation of offences and penalties;

b

the prevention and detection of crime and powers of arrest and detention in connection with crime or criminal proceedings;

c

prosecutions;

d

the treatment of offenders (including children and young persons, and mental health patients, involved in crime);

e

the surrender of fugitive offenders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland;

f

compensation out of public funds for victims of crime.

Sub-paragraph (d) of this paragraph includes, in particular, prisons and other institutions for the treatment or detention of persons mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

5

The establishment, organisation and control of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and of any other police force; the Police Authority for Northern Ireland; traffic wardens.

6

Firearms and explosives.

7

Disqualification for membership of the Northern Ireland Assembly; privileges, powers and immunities of the Assembly, its members and committees greater than those conferred by section 26(1) of this Act.

8

The exercise of legislative powers so far as required for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement made under section 12 of this Act.

9

Trade with any place outside the United Kingdom but not—

a

the furtherance of the trade of Northern Ireland or the protection of traders in Northern Ireland against fraud;

b

services in connection with, or the regulation of, the quality, insurance, transport, marketing or identification of agricultural or food products, including livestock;

c

the prevention of disease or the control of weeds and pests;

d

aerodromes and harbours.

10

Navigation, including merchant shipping, but not harbours or inland waters.

11

The foreshore and the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources (except so far as affecting harbours); submarine pipe-lines; submarine cables, including any land line used solely for the purpose of connecting one submarine cable with another.

12

Civil aviation but not aerodromes.

13

Postal services, including . . . the issue, transmission and payment of money and postal orders issued by the Post Office; designs for postage stamps.

13A

Telecommunications.

14

Wireless telegraphy, and the provision of programme services (within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990).

15

Domicile.

16

Nuclear installations.

17

Trade marks, designs, copyright and patent rights.

18

Units of measurement and United Kingdom primary standards.

19

Oaths, undertakings in lieu of oaths and declarations other than those excepted from subsection (1) of section 21 of this Act by subsection (3) of that section.

20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Civil defence.

22

The Emergency Powers Act (Northern Ireland) 1926 or any enactment for similar purposes.

SCHEDULE 4

Section 8.

Form of Oath or Affirmation under Section 8

I swear by Almighty God [or affirm] that I will uphold the laws of Northern Ireland and conscientiously fulfil [as a member of the Northern Ireland Executive] my duties under the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 in the interests of Northern Ireland and its people.

SCHEDULE 5

Section 40.

General Adaptation of References to Institutions and Offices Abolished by this Act11

Any reference to an Act or enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to a Measure.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) applies whether the reference is express or implied and also where the reference is to a local or private Act of that Parliament or to an order confirmed by that Parliament.

3

Any reference to Bills in the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to proposed Measures in the Assembly.

21

Any reference to moneys provided by the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to moneys appropriated by Measure.

2

Any reference to the payment of a sum to, into or out of the Exchequer of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the payment of that sum to, into or out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland.

31

Any reference to a resolution of the Senate or of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, or of either House of that Parliament, shall be construed as a reference to a resolution of the Assembly.

2

Any reference to the laying or presenting of any document before or to the Parliament of Northern Ireland or either House of that Parliament shall be construed as a reference to the laying or presenting of the document before or to the Assembly.

41

Any reference to the Governor of Northern Ireland, as respects functions to be discharged by him, or to the Governor of Northern Ireland in Council shall be construed as a reference to the Secretary of State.

2

Any reference to the making of an Order in Council by the Governor of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the making of an order by the Secretary of State.

5

Any reference to the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland shall, as respects functions to be discharged by him, be construed as a reference to the chief executive member.

6

Any reference to the Executive Committee for Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the Northern Ireland Executive.

71

Any reference to a Minister of Northern Ireland identified by a title corresponding to that of a Ministry of Northern Ireland shall, as respects functions to be discharged by him, be construed as a reference to the head of the Northern Ireland department bearing the name of that Ministry immediately before the appointed day.

2

Any reference to an unspecified Minister or to unspecified Ministers of Northern Ireland shall, as respects the discharge of functions, be construed as a reference to the head of a Northern Ireland department or the heads of Northern Ireland departments.

81

Any reference to a specified Ministry of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to that Ministry by its existing name but with the substitution of the word “Department” for the word “Ministry”.

2

Any reference to an unspecified Ministry or unspecified Ministries of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to a Northern Ireland department or to Northern Ireland departments.

SCHEDULE 6

Section 41.

Repeals

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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/6/part/I">Sch. 6 Pt. I</ref>
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,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1920/67/section/69">s. 69</ref>
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.
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.
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1982/38/schedule/2/paragraph/9/a">Sch. 2 para. 9(a)</ref>
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1982/38">1982 c. 38</ref>
.
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<p>
Words inserted by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1982/38">Northern Ireland Act 1982 (c. 38, SIF 29:3)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1982/38/schedule/2/paragraph/9/b">Sch. 2 para. 9(b)</ref>
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<note class="commentary C" eId="c7770331">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/3">Sch. 3</ref>
modified (1.1.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1992/40">Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1992/40/section/124/2">s. 124(2)</ref>
, (with ss. 7(5), 93(4));
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/3226">S.I. 1993/3226</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/3226/article/2/1">art. 2(1)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/3226/schedule">Sch.</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary C" eId="c7770341">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/3">Sch. 3</ref>
modified (7.2.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/48">1993 c. 48</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/48/section/187/1">s. 187(1)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/86">S.I. 1994/86</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/86/article/2">art. 2</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary C" eId="c7770351">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/3">Sch. 3</ref>
applied (25.10.1993) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/39">1993 c. 39</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/39/section/63/2">s. 63(2)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/2632">S.I. 1993/2632</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/2632/article/2">art.2</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c7770371">
<p>
Words repealed by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1978/23">Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23, SIF 38)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1978/23/section/122">s. 122</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1978/23/schedule/7/part/I">Sch. 7 Pt. I</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c7770381">
<p>
Words repealed by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/38">British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/38/schedule/6/part/II">Sch. 6 Pt. II</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c7770391">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/paragraph/13A">Para 13A</ref>
inserted by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38 SIF 96), Sch. 3 para. 57(2)(b)
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c7770401">
<p>
Words substituted by virtue of
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1984/46">Cable and Broadcasting Act 1984 (c. 46, SIF 96)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1984/46/section/57/1">s. 57(1)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1984/46/schedule/5/paragraph/28">Sch. 5 para. 28</ref>
and
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1990/42">Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42, SIF 96)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1990/42/section/203/1">s. 203(1)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1990/42/schedule/20/paragraph/19">Sch. 20 para. 19</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary C" eId="c7770411">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/3/paragraph/17">Sch. 3 para. 17</ref>
amended (31.10.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1994/26">1994 c. 26</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1994/26/section/106/1">s. 106(1)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1994/26/schedule/4/paragraph/1/2">Sch. 4 para. 1(2)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/2550">S.I. 1994/2550</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/2550/article/2">art. 2</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c7770421">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/3/paragraph/20">Sch. 3 para. 20</ref>
repealed by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/58">Trustee Savings Banks Act 1985 (c. 58, SIF 110)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/58/section/4/3">ss. 4(3)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/58/section/7/3">7(3)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/58/schedule/4">Sch. 4</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1985/58/section/I">S.I</ref>
. 1986/1223, art. 12
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary M" eId="c7770431">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1926/8">1926 c. 8 (N.I.)</ref>
</p>
</note>
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SCHEDULE 1
<authorialNote class="referenceNote" placement="right">
<p>Section 1.</p>
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</num>
<heading> Polls for Purposes of Section 1</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" period="#period2">
<num>1</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may by order direct the holding of a poll for the purposes of section 1 of this Act on a date specified in the order, but the date so specified shall not be earlier than 9th March 1983 or earlier than ten years after the date of a previous poll under this Schedule.</p>
</content>
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<paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" period="#period2">
<num>2</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Any order under this Schedule directing the holding of a poll shall make provision as to the persons entitled to vote on the poll, the question or questions to be asked of the persons so voting and the conduct of the poll, and may make such other provision in connection with the poll as appears to the Secretary of State to be expedient, including provision applying, with or without modifications, any enactment or statutory provision with respect to Parliamentary elections or elections to the Assembly.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" period="#period2">
<num>3</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The power to make orders under this Schedule includes power to vary or revoke a previous order and shall be exercisable by statutory instrument but no such order shall be made unless a draft of the order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.</p>
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SCHEDULE 2
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<heading> Excepted Matters</heading>
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<num>1</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>The Crown, including the succession to the Crown and a regency, but not—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>functions of Northern Ireland executive authorities or functions in relation to Northern Ireland of any Minister of the Crown;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>property belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>foreshore or the sea bed or subsoil or their natural resources so far as vested in Her Majesty in right of the Crown.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" period="#period2">
<num>2</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The Parliament of the United Kingdom; parliamentary elections, including the franchise; disqualifications for membership of that Parliament.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" period="#period2">
<num>3</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>International relations, including treaties, the making of peace or war and neutrality, and matters connected therewith but not—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the surrender of fugitive offenders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the exercise of legislative powers so far as required for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement made under section 12 of this Act;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>
the exercise of legislative powers for any of the purposes mentioned in section 2(2)(a) or (b) of the
<noteRef href="#c7770231" marker="M1" class="commentary M"/>
European Communities Act 1972 or for purposes similar to those of any of sections 5 to 12 of, or any paragraph of Schedule 4 to, that Act.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" period="#period2">
<num>4</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The armed forces of the Crown but not any matter within paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to this Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" period="#period2">
<num>5</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Dignities and titles of honour.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" period="#period2">
<num>6</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Treason and treason felony but not powers of arrest or criminal procedure in respect thereof.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" period="#period2">
<num>7</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Nationality; immigration; aliens as such.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
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<num>8</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Taxes for the time being levied under any law applying to the United Kingdom as a whole, existing Northern Ireland taxes and taxes substantially of the same character as any of those taxes.</p>
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In this paragraph “
<term refersTo="#term-existing-northern-ireland-taxes">existing Northern Ireland taxes</term>
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<num>9</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The appointment and removal of judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, county court judges, recorders, resident magistrates, justices of the peace, members of juvenile court panels, coroners, the Chief and other National Insurance Commissioners for Northern Ireland and the President and other members of the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" period="#period2">
<num>10</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The appointment and office of the Director and deputy Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" period="#period2">
<num>11</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Elections, including the franchise, in respect of the Northern Ireland Assembly and local authorities.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12" period="#period2">
<num>12</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Coinage, legal tender and bank notes.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-13" period="#period2">
<num>13</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The National Savings Bank.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14" period="#period2">
<num>14</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Special powers and other provisions for dealing with terrorism or subversion.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15" period="#period2">
<num>15</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>
Without prejudice to paragraphs 10 and 11 above, any matter for which provision is made by the
<noteRef href="#c7770251" marker="M2" class="commentary M"/>
Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973 or this Act
<ins class="d29p6218 first">
<noteRef href="#c7770261" marker="F1" class="commentary attribute F"/>
or by the
</ins>
<ins class="d29p6218">
<noteRef href="#c7770271" marker="M3" class="commentary M"/>
Northern Ireland Act 1974 or the
</ins>
<ins class="d29p6218 last">
<noteRef href="#c7770281" marker="M4" class="commentary M"/>
Northern Ireland Act 1982
</ins>
but not—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>matters in respect of which it is stated by this Act that provision may be made by Measure; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>matters specified in Schedule 3 to this Act;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>
and this paragraph shall not be taken to apply to any matter by reason only that provision is made in respect of it by an Order in Council under section 6(4) or (5), 38 or 39 of this Act
<ins class="d29p6240 first last">
<noteRef href="#c7770291" marker="F2" class="commentary attribute F"/>
or under paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the said Act of 1974
</ins>
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<noteRef href="#c7770301" marker="C2" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c7770311" marker="C3" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c7770321" marker="C4" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c7770331" marker="C5" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c7770341" marker="C6" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c7770351" marker="C7" class="commentary C"/>
SCHEDULE 3
<authorialNote class="referenceNote" placement="right">
<p>Sections 2 and 3.</p>
</authorialNote>
</num>
<heading> Minimum Reserved Matters on Appointed Day</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" period="#period2">
<num>1</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Any such property as is mentioned in paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 2 to this Act but not as respects any aerodrome or harbour.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" period="#period2">
<num>2</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>
All matters, other than those specified in paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to this Act, relating to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland . . .
<noteRef href="#c7770371" marker="F3" class="commentary F"/>
county courts, courts of summary jurisdiction (including magistrates’ courts and juvenile courts) and coroners, including procedure, evidence, appeals, juries, costs, legal aid and the registration, execution and enforcement of judgments and orders but not—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>bankruptcy, insolvency, the winding up of corporate and unincorporated bodies or the making of arrangements or compositions with creditors;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the regulation of the profession of solicitors.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" period="#period2">
<num>3</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Without prejudice to paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 below, the maintenance of public order, including the conferring of powers, authorities, privileges or immunities for that purpose on constables, members of the armed forces of the Crown and other persons, but not any matter within paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 to this Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" period="#period2">
<num>4</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>The following matters—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the criminal law, including the creation of offences and penalties;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the prevention and detection of crime and powers of arrest and detention in connection with crime or criminal proceedings;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>prosecutions;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the treatment of offenders (including children and young persons, and mental health patients, involved in crime);</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-e">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>the surrender of fugitive offenders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-f">
<num>f</num>
<content>
<p>compensation out of public funds for victims of crime.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>Sub-paragraph (d) of this paragraph includes, in particular, prisons and other institutions for the treatment or detention of persons mentioned in that sub-paragraph.</p>
</wrapUp>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" period="#period2">
<num>5</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The establishment, organisation and control of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and of any other police force; the Police Authority for Northern Ireland; traffic wardens.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" period="#period2">
<num>6</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Firearms and explosives.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" period="#period2">
<num>7</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Disqualification for membership of the Northern Ireland Assembly; privileges, powers and immunities of the Assembly, its members and committees greater than those conferred by section 26(1) of this Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" period="#period2">
<num>8</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The exercise of legislative powers so far as required for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement made under section 12 of this Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" period="#period2">
<num>9</num>
<heading/>
<intro>
<p>Trade with any place outside the United Kingdom but not—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the furtherance of the trade of Northern Ireland or the protection of traders in Northern Ireland against fraud;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>services in connection with, or the regulation of, the quality, insurance, transport, marketing or identification of agricultural or food products, including livestock;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the prevention of disease or the control of weeds and pests;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>aerodromes and harbours.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" period="#period2">
<num>10</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Navigation, including merchant shipping, but not harbours or inland waters.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" period="#period2">
<num>11</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>The foreshore and the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources (except so far as affecting harbours); submarine pipe-lines; submarine cables, including any land line used solely for the purpose of connecting one submarine cable with another.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" period="#period2">
<num>12</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Civil aviation but not aerodromes.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" period="#period2">
<num>13</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>
Postal services, including . . .
<noteRef href="#c7770381" marker="F4" class="commentary F"/>
the issue, transmission and payment of money and postal orders issued by the Post Office; designs for postage stamps.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13A" period="#period2">
<num>
<ins class="d29p6530 first">
<noteRef href="#c7770391" marker="F5" class="commentary attribute F"/>
13A
</ins>
</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p6530 last">Telecommunications.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" period="#period2">
<num>14</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>
Wireless telegraphy,
<ins class="d29p6549 first last">
<noteRef href="#c7770401" marker="F6" class="commentary attribute F"/>
and the provision of programme services (within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990).
</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" period="#period2">
<num>15</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Domicile.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" period="#period2">
<num>16</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Nuclear installations.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" period="#period2">
<num>
<noteRef href="#c7770411" marker="C8" class="commentary C"/>
17
</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Trade marks, designs, copyright and patent rights.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" period="#period2">
<num>18</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Units of measurement and United Kingdom primary standards.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" period="#period2">
<num>19</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Oaths, undertakings in lieu of oaths and declarations other than those excepted from subsection (1) of section 21 of this Act by subsection (3) of that section.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" period="#period2">
<num>20</num>
<heading>
<noteRef href="#c7770421" marker="F7" class="commentary F"/>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
</heading>
<content>
<p/>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" period="#period2">
<num>21</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Civil defence.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" period="#period2">
<num>22</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>
The
<noteRef href="#c7770431" marker="M5" class="commentary M"/>
Emergency Powers Act (Northern Ireland) 1926 or any enactment for similar purposes.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
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<num>
SCHEDULE 4
<authorialNote class="referenceNote" placement="right">
<p>Section 8.</p>
</authorialNote>
</num>
<heading> Form of Oath or Affirmation under Section 8</heading>
<content>
<p>
I swear by Almighty God [
<em>or</em>
affirm] that I will uphold the laws of Northern Ireland and conscientiously fulfil [as a member of the Northern Ireland Executive] my duties under the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 in the interests of Northern Ireland and its people.
</p>
</content>
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<num>
SCHEDULE 5
<authorialNote class="referenceNote" placement="right">
<p>Section 40.</p>
</authorialNote>
</num>
<heading> General Adaptation of References to Institutions and Offices Abolished by this Act</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" period="#period2">
<num>1</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to an Act or enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to a Measure.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Sub-paragraph (1) applies whether the reference is express or implied and also where the reference is to a local or private Act of that Parliament or to an order confirmed by that Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to Bills in the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to proposed Measures in the Assembly.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" period="#period2">
<num>2</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to moneys provided by the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to moneys appropriated by Measure.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the payment of a sum to, into or out of the Exchequer of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the payment of that sum to, into or out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" period="#period2">
<num>3</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to a resolution of the Senate or of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, or of either House of that Parliament, shall be construed as a reference to a resolution of the Assembly.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the laying or presenting of any document before or to the Parliament of Northern Ireland or either House of that Parliament shall be construed as a reference to the laying or presenting of the document before or to the Assembly.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" period="#period2">
<num>4</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the Governor of Northern Ireland, as respects functions to be discharged by him, or to the Governor of Northern Ireland in Council shall be construed as a reference to the Secretary of State.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the making of an Order in Council by the Governor of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the making of an order by the Secretary of State.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" period="#period2">
<num>5</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland shall, as respects functions to be discharged by him, be construed as a reference to the chief executive member.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" period="#period2">
<num>6</num>
<heading/>
<content>
<p>Any reference to the Executive Committee for Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the Northern Ireland Executive.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" period="#period2">
<num>7</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to a Minister of Northern Ireland identified by a title corresponding to that of a Ministry of Northern Ireland shall, as respects functions to be discharged by him, be construed as a reference to the head of the Northern Ireland department bearing the name of that Ministry immediately before the appointed day.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to an unspecified Minister or to unspecified Ministers of Northern Ireland shall, as respects the discharge of functions, be construed as a reference to the head of a Northern Ireland department or the heads of Northern Ireland departments.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" period="#period2">
<num>8</num>
<heading/>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to a specified Ministry of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to that Ministry by its existing name but with the substitution of the word “Department” for the word “Ministry”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to an unspecified Ministry or unspecified Ministries of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to a Northern Ireland department or to Northern Ireland departments.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<num>
<noteRef href="#c7770461" marker="C1" class="commentary C"/>
SCHEDULE 6
<authorialNote class="referenceNote" placement="right">
<p>Section 41.</p>
</authorialNote>
</num>
<heading> Repeals</heading>
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