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The Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004
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King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2017-06-16
NORTHERN IRELAND
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
While section 1 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”) is in force, with the effect that the Northern Ireland Assembly is suspended, paragraph 1 of the Schedule to the 2000 Act allows legislation by Order in Council for any matter for which the Assembly may legislate under the terms of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. This power to legislate by Order in Council is limited to the first six months of any period during which section 1 of the 2000 Act is in force but may be extended by Order for a further period of up to six months at a time.
The Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004
Paul MurphyOne of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of StateNorthern Ireland Office