This Act may be cited as the International Organisations Act 2005.

In this Act “the 1968 Act” means the International Organisations Act 1968 (c. 48).

Except for sections 1 to 3, this Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.

Sections 1 to 3 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State by order made by statutory instrument appoints, and he may appoint different days for different purposes.

This Act extends to Northern Ireland.