Northern Ireland Act 1998

3 Devolution order.U.K.

(1)If it appears to the Secretary of State that sufficient progress has been made in implementing the Belfast Agreement, he shall lay before Parliament the draft of an Order in Council appointing a day for the commencement of Parts II and III (“the appointed day”).

(2)If the draft Order laid before Parliament under subsection (1) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State shall submit it to Her Majesty in Council and Her Majesty in Council may make the Order.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1S. 3(2) power fully exercised (1.12.1999): 2.12.1999 appointed by S.I. 1999/3208