Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

2023 No. 0000

Northern Ireland
Constitutional Law

The Postponement of Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2023

Made

Coming into force

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the day of 2023

Present,

The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

In accordance with section 7(3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20001 the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to the laying of this Order.

A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament under section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 19982 and has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Accordingly, His Majesty, in exercise of the power conferred on him by section 84(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows.