Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006

1 Continuance in force of Part 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000

(1) This section applies to the provisions of Part 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (terrorism provisions applying to Northern Ireland), so far as they are in force on 18th February 2006 but with the exception (if in force on that date) of section 78 (sentencing of children convicted of scheduled offences).

(2) The provisions to which this section applies—

(a) shall continue in force after 18th February 2006; but

(b) so far as they have not previously ceased to have effect by virtue of an order under section 112(2) of that Act (and subject to subsection (3) of this section), shall cease to have effect as from the end of 31st July 2007.

(3) The Secretary of State may by order provide that any of those provisions which is in force shall continue in force after that date for a specified period ending before 1st August 2008.

(4) In section 112(2)(c) of that Act (revival of provisions), at the end insert “and ending before 1st August 2007”.

(5) In section 11(4)(a) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (c. 4) (expiry on 19th February 2006 of provisions relating to bail under section 67 of the Terrorism Act 2000), for “on 19th February 2006” substitute “as from the end of 31st July 2007”.

(6) An order under subsection (3) may—

(a) amend section 112(2)(c) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) and section 11(4)(a) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (c. 4) by, in each case, substituting “2008” for “2007”;

(b) make different provision for different purposes; and

(c) contain savings and make transitional or transitory provision.

(7) The power to make an order under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument.

(8) No order may be made under subsection (3) unless a draft of it has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.

(9) Paragraph 37 of Schedule 4 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (offence of contravening restraint order) shall be treated for the purposes of this section as forming part of Part 7 of that Act.