Explanatory Memorandum to Safety of Sports Grounds (Northern Ireland)Order 2006 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Consultation

4. Main Elements of the Order

5. Commentary on Articles

   1. Part I – Introductory

      1. Article 2 – Interpretation

   2. Part II – Safety of Designated Sports Grounds

      1. Article 4 – Designation of sports grounds

      2. Article 6 – Applications for safety certificates

      3. Article 8 – Appeals

      4. Article 11 – Offences

   3. Part III – Safety Of Stands At Other Sports Grounds

      1. Article 12 - Interpretation of Part III

      2. Article 13 – Safety certificates for stands at sports grounds which are not designated under Part II

      3. Article 15 – Issue of certificates

      4. Article 17 – Appeals

      5. Article 18 – Offences

6. Commencement