Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 96(2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Draft Statutory Instruments

2001 No.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001

Made

2001

Coming into force

2001

Whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;

And whereas I have, in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(h) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(1), consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 34(4) and 35(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998(2), I hereby make the following Order:—

(1)

2000 c. 41.

(2)

1998 c. 47; the powers in section 34(4) are extended by section 34(5) and (6) and those in section 35(1) are extended by section 35(2) and (5).