- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland
Justice
Made
9th October 2023
The Department of Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 22 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland) 2022(1), makes the following Order.
1. This Order may be cited as the Protection from Stalking (2022 Act) (Commencement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023.
2. The day appointed for the coming into operation of sections 6 to 17 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 is 19th October 2023.
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings sections 6 to 17 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland0 2022 (“the Act”) into operation on 19th October 2023.
Section 6 to 16 of the Act makes provision from Stalking Protection Orders to provide protection to a person at risk of stalking.
They will enable early police intervention pre-conviction, to address stalking behaviours before they become entrenched, or escalate n severity and to protect victims from more serious harm.
Section 17 allows the Department to publish guidance on the operation of Stalking Protection Orders.
2022 c.17 (N.I.)
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: