The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

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2.—(1) Amend section 15 (procedure, evidence and sentencing) as follows.U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), in the definition of “prescribed”, for “prescribed by an order made by the Secretary of State” substitute

(a)in relation to proceedings under this Act in England and Wales, prescribed by an order made by the Secretary of State;

(b)in relation to proceedings under this Act in Northern Ireland, prescribed by an order made by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland;.

(3) In subsection (3) after “section to proceedings” insert “(except in the definition of “prescribed” in subsection (2))”.

(4) In subsection (4) after “order” insert “of the Secretary of State”.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 12.4.2010, see art. 1(2)