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1(1)This paragraph applies to any of the following if and in so far as it is in force immediately before the passing of this Act by virtue of an order under section 62(3) of the M1Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (duration)—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)a provision of the M2Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (other than one mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)),
(b)a provision of the M3Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, and
(c)section 4 of the M4Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998 (forfeiture orders).
(2)This paragraph does not apply to the following provisions of the M5Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996—
(a)section 26(1)(b) (power of entry on authority of Secretary of State),
(b)section 35 (wearing of hoods), and
(c)section 50 (explosives factories).
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2(1)A provision to which paragraph 1 applies shall continue in force for the period of 12 months starting with the day on which this Act is passed.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order provide for a provision to which paragraph 1 applies to continue in force for the period of 12 months immediately following the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).
3(1)The powers under section 62(3)(a) and (c) of the M6Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 shall continue to be exercisable in relation to a provision to which paragraph 1 applies in respect of any period falling within—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)the period mentioned in paragraph 2(1), or
(b)a period specified in relation to that provision under paragraph 2(2).
(2)The power under section 62(3)(b) of the M7Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 shall continue to be exercisable in relation to a provision to which paragraph 1 applies at any time during—
(a)the period mentioned in paragraph 2(1), or
(b)a period specified in relation to that provision under paragraph 2(2).
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4The Secretary of State may by order provide for a provision to which paragraph 1 applies—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)to cease to have effect on a specified day;
(b)to cease to be capable of being the subject of an order under section 62(3) of the M8Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.
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5The continuance in force of a provision by virtue of paragraph 2 is subject to any order made by virtue of paragraph 3 or 4.E+W+S+N.I.
6(1)A provision of the M9Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 to which paragraph 1 does not apply shall continue to have effect for the purposes of, or in so far it relates to, any provision to which that paragraph does apply.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)While Part I of Schedule 1 to that Act (scheduled offences) has effect by virtue of this Schedule, the following shall also have effect—
(a)Part III of that Schedule (extra-territorial offences), and
(b)sections 3, 10 and 11 of that Act so far as they relate to offences which are scheduled offences by virtue of that Part.
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