2007 No. 2501

Political Parties

The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2007

Made

Coming into force

In accordance with section 71A(4) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20001 (“the 2000 Act”) and section 15(1) of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 20062 (“the 2006 Act”), the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to making this Order.

A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament under section 156(4)(ca) of the 2000 Act3 and section 15(5) of the 2006 Act and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

The Secretary of State is satisfied that the condition in section 71B(2) of the 2000 Act4 is met.