(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.