Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order revokes the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001, which restored devolved government in Northern Ireland on 23rd September 2001. By virtue of section 4 of the 2000 Act the effect of the Order is to bring into force again section 1 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000, which suspends devolved government.