Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order continues in force, with exceptions, the provisions of Parts I, III, IV and V and section 27(6)(c) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (“the 1989 Act”) for a period of 12 months from 22nd March 1998. The exceptions are the provisions of Part III and V of the 1989 Act so far as they have effect in Northern Ireland and relate to proscribed organisations for the purposes of section 30 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) or offences or orders under that section. Separate provision is made for the continuance in force of those provisions under section 62(3) of the 1991 Act by virtue of section 27(11) of the 1989 Act.
The Order also provides that Part II of the 1989 Act shall cease to be in force on 22nd March 1998.