1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
(2) They come into force on the day after the day on which they are made.
2.—(1) The Northern Ireland Act 1998(1) is amended as follows.
(2) After section 56 (Civic Forum) insert—
56A. Schedule 6A (EU Withdrawal: democratic consent process) has effect.”
(3) After Schedule 6 (standing orders: further provision)(2) insert Schedule 6A in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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Secretary of State
Northern Ireland Office
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