The Child Maintenance (2008 Act) (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

Article 2 of this Order brings into operation provisions of the Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The provision in section 33 of the Act, which extinguishes liability in respect of fees and interest, is brought into operation on 5th August 2008.

The repeal of paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 3 to the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000, is also brought into operation from 5th August 2008.