1.The Work and Families (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (“the Order”) was made on 19th July 2006.
2.This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared by the Department for Employment and Learning (“the Department”) in order to assist the reader in understanding the Order. It does not form part of the Order.
3.The Order replicates measures in the Work and Families Act 2006 (2006 c. 18).