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Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978 (Repealed 27.8.1991)

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I Scheduled OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Preliminary enquiries, bail and young persons in custodyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1. Preliminary enquiry into scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2. Limitation of power to grant bail in case of Scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3. Legal aid to applicants for bail in case of scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 3A. Maximum period of remand in custody in case of scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 4. Holding in custody of young persons charged with scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 5. Directions under s. 4.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Time limits on preliminary proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 5A. Power of Secretary of State to set time limits in relation to preliminary proceedings for scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Court and mode of trialPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 6. Court for trial of scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 7. Mode of trial on indictment of scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. Evidence, onus of proof and treatment of convicted young personsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 8. Admissions by persons charged with scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 9. Onus of proof in relation to offences of possession.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 10. Treatment of young persons convicted of scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II Powers of Arrest, Detention, Search and Seizure, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    1. 11. Entry and search of premises for purpose of arresting terrorists.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 12. Detention of terrorists, etc. Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 13. Constables’ general power of arrest and seizure.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 14. Powers of arrest of members of Her Majesty’s forces.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 15. Power to search for munitions and radio transmitters.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 16. Powers of explosives inspectors.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 17. Entry to search for persons unlawfully detained.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 18. Power to stop and question.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 19. General powers of entry and interference with rights of property and with highways.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 19A. Power of the secretary of State to direct the closure, etc. of roads.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 20. Supplementary provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

  4. Part III Offences Against Public Security and Public OrderPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 21. Proscribed organisations.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 22. Unlawful collection, etc. of information.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 23. Training in making or use of firearms, explosives or explosive substances.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 24. Failure to disperse when required to do so.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 25. Display of support in public for a proscribed organisation.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 26. Wearing of hoods, etc. in public places.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV Miscellaneous and GeneralPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 27. Supplementary regulations for preserving the peace, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 28. Compensation.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 28. Compensation.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 28A.(1) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consultation...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 29. Restriction of prosecutions.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 30. The scheduled offences.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 31. Interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 32. Orders and regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 33. Commencement, duration, expiry and revival of provisions of this Act.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 34.(1) . . . . . . . . ....Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 35. Transitional provisions, savings and repeals.Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 36. Short title and extent.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Detention of TerroristsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. AdvisersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.The Secretary of State shall for the purposes of this...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.An Adviser shall be a person who holds or has...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.(1) An Adviser shall hold and vacate his office in...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Interim Custody OrdersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State that...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 5.(1) The Secretary of State may, at any time before...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Reference to an AdviserPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) As soon as possible after a case is referred...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 7.(1) Where the case of a person detained under an...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Detention OrdersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) After receiving a report made by an Adviser under...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.(1) The Secretary of State may at any time refer...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 10.(1) The Secretary of State may, as respects a person...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 11.(1) A person required to be detained under an interim...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 12.Where a person required to be detained under an interim...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 13.Any person who— (a) being detained under an interim custody...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 14.(1) Any document purporting to be an order, notice or...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 15.The Secretary of State may make such payments to persons...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Proscribed OrganisationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. The Irish Republican Army.

      2. Cumann na mBan.

      3. Fianna na hEireann.

      4. The Red Hand Commando.

      5. Saor Eire.

      6. The Ulster Freedom Fighters.

      7. The Ulster Volunteer Force.

      8. The Irish National Liberation Army.

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      The Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Regulations 1978Previous MatchNext Match

      1. TitlePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.These regulations may be cited as the Northern Ireland (Emergency...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Road trafficPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.The Secretary of State may by order prohibit, restrict or...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. RailwaysPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.The Secretary of State, or any officer of the Royal...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. FuneralsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.Where it appears to an officer of the Royal Ulster...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Closing of licensed premises, clubs, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.The Secretary of State may by order require that premises...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      The Scheduled OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Substantive OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Common law offencesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.Murder, subject to note 1 below. Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 2.Manslaughter, subject to note 1 below. Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 3.The common law offence of riot. Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 4.Kidnapping , subject to note 1 below. Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 5.False imprisonment , subject to note 1 below. Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 6.Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, subject to note 1 below....Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Malicious Damage Act 1861Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 7.Offences under section 35 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Offences against the Person Act 1861Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 8.Offences under the following provisions of the Offences against the...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Explosive Substances Act 1883Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 9.Offences under the following provisions of the Explosives Substances Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 10.Offences under the following provisions of the Prison Act (Northern...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Firearms Act (Northern Ireland) 1969Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 12.Offences under the following provisions of the Theft Act (Northern...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Protection of the Person and Property Act (Northern Ireland) 1969Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 13.Offences under the following provisions of the Protection of the...Previous MatchNext Match

        9. HijackingPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 14.Offences under section 1 of the Aviation Security Act 1982...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 15.Offences in Northern Ireland under section 2 of the Criminal...Previous MatchNext Match

        10. Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984 Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 16.Offences under the following provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism...Previous MatchNext Match

        11. Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 17.Offences under the following provisions of the Criminal Damage (Northern...Previous MatchNext Match

        12. Criminal Law (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 18.Offences under Article 3 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) (Northern...Previous MatchNext Match

        13. This ActPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 19.Offences under the following provisions of this Act— Previous MatchNext Match

        14. The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 19A.Offences under the following provisions of the Firearms (Northen Ireland)...Previous MatchNext Match

        15. Taking of Hostages Act 1982 Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 19A.19B. Offences under the Taking of Hostages Act 1982. Previous MatchNext Match

        16. Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 19C.Offences under section 2 of the Nuclear Material (Offences Act...Previous MatchNext Match

        17. Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 19D.Offences under section 17 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions)...Previous MatchNext Match

        18. NOTESPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.Murder, manslaughter kidnapping, false imprisonment or an assault occasioning actual...Previous MatchNext Match

          2. 2.An offence under— (a) section 35 of the Malicious Damage...Previous MatchNext Match

          3. 3.An offence under Article 20(1) of the Firearms (Northern Ireland...Previous MatchNext Match

          4. 4.Robbery and aggravated burglary are scheduled offences only where it...Previous MatchNext Match

          5. 4.Robbery and aggravated burglary are scheduled offences only where it...Previous MatchNext Match

          6. 5.An offence under section 1, 9, or 15 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Inchoate and Related OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 20.Each of the following offences, that is to say— Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part III Extra-Territorial OffencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 21.Any extra-territorial offence as defined in section 1 of the...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      Transitional Provisions and SavingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, any instrument made, any...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.Any enactment, instrument or document referring to any enactment repealed...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.Nothing in this Act shall affect the enactments repealed by...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.(1) Paragraph 14 of Schedule 1 to this Act shall...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.Nothing in the foregoing paragraphs shall be construed as affecting...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      Enactments RepealedPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Acts, Etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II OrdersPrevious MatchNext Match

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