The Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001

Statutory Instruments

2001 No. 2599

NORTHERN IRELAND

The Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001

Made

18th July 2001

Coming into force

1st August 2001

Whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;

And whereas I have, in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(h) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(1), consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 34(4) and 35(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998(2), I hereby make the following Order:—

(1)

2000 c. 41.

(2)

1998 c. 47; the powers in section 34(4) are extended by section 34(5) and (6) and those in section 35(1) are extended by section 35(2) and (5).