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Statutory Instruments
Political Parties
Made
20th August 2007
Coming into force
1st November 2007
In accordance with section 71A(4) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000(1) (“the 2000 Act”) and section 15(1) of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006(2) (“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 Act(3) 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 Act(4) is met.
2000 c.41. Sections 71A to C of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c.41) (“the 2000 Act”) were inserted by section 12 of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c.33) (“the 2006 Act”).
Section 156(4)(ca) was inserted by section 13(1) of the 2006 Act.
The powers to prescribe bodies under section 71B(1)(b) are limited by section 71B(2) which provides that the Secretary of State must not prescribe a body unless he is satisfied that a body of that description or category would be entitled under Irish law to donate to an Irish political party.
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