2015 No. 1610

Northern Ireland
Representation Of The People

The Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2015

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)

In accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(h) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20001, the Secretary of State has consulted with the Electoral Commission prior to this Order being made.

A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 96(2)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 19982 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 34(4) and (6) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, makes the following Order: