Part 3Donations for political purposes
14Modifications during prescribed period
1
During the prescribed period, the 2000 Act applies in relation to Northern Ireland subject to the modifications in Schedule 1.
2
“The prescribed period” means the period—
a
starting with 1st November 2007, and
b
ending with 31st October 2010.
3
The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraph (b) of subsection (2) so as to extend the prescribed period.
4
The power to make an order under subsection (3) may be exercised on more than one occasion, but the prescribed period must not be extended for more than 2 years at a time.
5
The power to make an order under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument.
6
No order is to be made under subsection (3) unless a draft of the instrument containing the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.