11.The following table sets out the dates of the Hansard reports for each stage of the Act’s passage through the Northern Ireland Assembly.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 9 June 2008 |
| Second Stage debate | 10 June 2008 |
| Consideration Stage | 17 June 2008 |
| Further Consideration Stage | 23 June 2008 |
| Final Stage | 24 June 2008 |
| Royal Assent | Received 2 July 2008 |
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